Iran-Turkey Relations

Turkish Sufi Festival to Give Majid Majidi Plaque of Honour

Famous Iranian director Majid Majidi will receive a special award known as Plaque of Loyalty from the 2nd SufiSin Festival in Konya, Turkey, said the only Iranian member of the International Mevlana Foundation.

Ankara to Host Turkey-Iran-Pakistan Symposium

An international symposium titled Trilateral Cooperation among Turkey, Iran, Pakistan is set to be held in the Turkish capital Ankara on April 26.

Iran, Turkey to Establish INSTEX-Like Mechanism: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Turkey have agreed to establish a new financial mechanism in a number of areas similar to that of Europe's long-awaited financial initiative known as the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchange (INSTEX).

Iran, Turkey Reiterate Opposition to US Policies in Ankara

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey for dialogue and consultation with the country’s officials, has discussed a range of issues with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.

FM Zarif, Turkish President Stress Closer Cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have discussed expansion of ties in a meeting in Ankara.

World Condemns US for Designating IRGC as Terror Group

Condemnations have poured in from across the world after the United States announced its decision to designate Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization.

Iran Congratulates Turkey on Holding Local Elections

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has hailed the local and municipality elections held in Turkey, describing them as massive and successful.

Iran FM in Turkey to Attend OIC Emergency Meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to Turkey to take part in an emergency meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which is to be held Friday in Istanbul.

Iran President Congratulates Leaders of Several States on Nowruz

Iran’s president has, in separate messages, congratulated several heads of state on the arrival of Nowruz, which marks the start of the Persian New Year and is celebrated in many countries.

Iran FM Urges OIC to Hold Emergency Meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly condemned a Friday terrorist attack on Muslim worshippers in New Zealand, calling on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to hold an emergency session on the carnage.  

Iran, Russia, Turkey Wrap Up Sochi Summit on Syria

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey on Thursday released a joint statement at the end of a trilateral meeting on Syria peace in the Russian city of Sochi.

Iran, Turkey Clinch Deal to Boost Tourism Ties

Iran and Turkey have signed an agreement to ameliorate mutual relations in the field of tourism as the two sides agree that Tehran-Ankara tourism ties are unstable and imbalanced.

Erdogan: We Will Save Region With Iran, Russia Assistance

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed the country is determined to stop chaos and turbulence in the region with the help of Iran and other governments.

Iranian, Turkish Top Diplomat Confer on Developments in Region, Venezuela

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu discussed over the phone developments in the region and Venezuela.

Iranian, Russian, Turkish Presidents to Meet in Moscow

An Iranian official says the presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey are to discuss the Syria crisis in a meeting in Moscow, soon.

Iran Welcomes Syrian Army’s Entry into Manbij

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran welcomes the entry of the Syrian army into the northern town of Manbij, and considers it a fresh step to resolve the ongoing crisis.

Iran, Turkey Discuss Ways to Revive Ancient Silk Road 

Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami has held talks with Turkish officials over the revival of the ancient Silk Road as well as the expansion of transportation ties between the two sides.

Iranian, Turkish Presidents Explore Grounds for Closer Trade Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have explored avenues for expanding business cooperation in a meeting in Ankara on Thursday.

Iran President Praises Erdogan’s Stance against US Sanctions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has admired his Turkish counterpart for his “decisive positions” regarding anti-Iran US plots, saying he showed the US is no longer in a position to dictate policies to regional countries.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Back Syria Constitutional Committee

The Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and Turkey have agreed to step up efforts aimed at convening the first session of a UN-sponsored Syrian Constitutional Committee early next year in a bid to begin a viable peace process to the country's seven-year-old conflict.

Iranian President Due in Turkey for Official Visit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will travel to Turkey on Wednesday for an official visit.

Iran, Russia, Turkey to Announce Formation of Syria Constitutional Committee

Representatives of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have agreed on the details of a statement announcing the establishment of the committee tasked with drafting Syria’s new Constitution.

Iran FM Due in Geneva for Syria Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for the Swiss city of Geneva on Tuesday.

Erdogan Calls for Promotion of Trade with Iran

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has highlighted the need for further expansion of bilateral trade between Tehran and Ankara in the face of the US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Iran Victimized by Terrorists Sheltered in US, West: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic, as a victim of terrorism, is at the forefront of fighting it, while the US and other Western countries are providing shelter for those criminals.

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