Iran-Austria Relations

Iran Displays Tourism Capacities at Vienna Exhibition

The Islamic Republic of Iran has attended Vienna Tourism Exhibition (Ferien Messe Wien) for the third consecutive year held in the Austrian capital on January 11 and 12.

Vienna University of Music Keen to Promote Ties with Iran

A senior official with University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna has expressed the hope that Iran and Austria would expand their cooperation in the field of music.

Iranian FM, Austrian Diplomat Hold Talks in Tehran

Austria's Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Linhar and Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Should Reap All Benefits of Nuclear Deal: Austria FM

Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz, who is expected to become the European country's chancellor, has reaffirmed Vienna’s support for a nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers (known as JCPOA).

Iran Hopes for Enhanced Ties with Austria under Kurz’s Leadership

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has hailed the results of Austria's parliamentary elections and the victory of People's Party led by incumbent Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz.

Iran President Holds Talks with UN Chief, French President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday held separate meetings with a number of world leaders including his French counterpart and the UN Secretary-General on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Iran Safe Place for Investment: Top Austrian MP

Karlheinz Kopf, the second president of the Austrian National Council, says the Islamic Republic of Iran is a stable country and safe for foreign investment.

Austria Keen to Initiate Technological Cooperation with Iran

A member of an Austrian technology institute says her country is willing to start technological cooperation with Iran.

Austria Allocates One Billion Euro Credit Line to Iran Steel Project

Austria says it has allocated a credit line of €1 billion for a major steel production project in southern Iran.

New Version of Medical Book by Rhazes Found in Austria

Iranian attaché in Austria announced that a Latin version of Kitab Al-Mansuri, a medical book by Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, the famous Iranian polymath of Middle Age, has been discovered in the European country’s National Library.

Iran, Austria ink 2bn euro deals for cooperation

Iranian and Austrian private sectors will work on seven contracts, worth two billion euros,dealing with a number of agricultural and development projects.

Iran, Austria to triple volume of bilateral trade: Iran min.

The Iranian minister expressed hope that in view of the available grounds for cooperation between the two countries, the goal would be realized in the near future.

Rafsanjani: US should compensate past mistakes prior to thaw in ties

Rafsanjani told the Austrian president that Iran and P5+1 should prevent domestic and foreign hardliners from meddling in the deal and should remain committed to their pledges.

Tehran, Vienna sign 15 MOUs worth €80m

Austria is willing to contribute to many Iranian projects in line with the trade philosophy that both sides can benefit from the agreement signed, said Christophe Leitl.

Larijani thanks Austrian gov’t for hosting nuclear negotiations

Ali Larijani expressed hope that the Tehran visit by the Austrian president would be a turning point in bilateral relations between Tehran and Vienna.

Following US policies against Iran unwise: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei describes as "unwise and unjustifiable" some European states' adoption of hostile US policies against Iran.

JCPOA beneficial to Europe, Mideast: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says a nuclear agreement reached between Iran and the P5+1 group of world countries will be beneficial to countries in the Middle East and Europe.

A positive development in Iran-Austria ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Austrian counterpart Heinz Fischer have held a joint press conference in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Austria’s OMV to help double Iran’s oil, gas output

Iran says it plans to use the help of Austrian energy giant OMV to increase production at its oil and gas reservoirs.

Iran and Austria have walked down the path of friendship for 160 years

President Heinz Fischer has said in an opinion piece that the number of Austrian tourists visiting Iran is expected to increase dramatically in the years to come.

Long-time cooperation with Europe, Iran’s priority: Minister

The Islamic Republic of Iran's priority in its ties with Europe is long-term, sustainable, mutual cooperation, said Nematzadeh in his meeting with the Austrian president.

Austrian President Heinz Fischer to visit Iran: Austrian media

Austria’s Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz as well as Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Reinhold Mitterlehner will accompany Fisher in his trip to Tehran.

Iran accord could better Tehran-Vienna ties: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has thanked Vienna for hosting nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1.

Zarif decries UN discriminatory stance vis-à-vis conflicts

He also criticized the U.N. indifferent and passive approach vis-à-vis the deterioration of humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Australia liable for Iranian asylum-seeker’s death

Appeals by Hamid Khazaei, who was suffering from septicemia, for medical attention had fallen on deaf ears for days.

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