Iran-Turkey Relations
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Five Iranians Killed in Avalanche on Turkish Border: Foreign Ministry
In a Monday statement, Saeed Khatibzadeh said their bodies have been recovered and will be transferred to Iran after the necessary arrangements are made.
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Zarif to Visit Baku, Moscow, Yerevan, Tbilisi, Ankara in Regional Tour
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to start a tour of regional countries on Monday.
Iran, Turkey Clinch Railway Cooperation Deals
Iran and Turkey have signed three joint documents on expansion of their railway cooperation.
Tehran, Ankara to Set up Permanent Centres for Technological Exchanges
Iran's Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO) and Turkey’s Small and Medium Industries Development Organization (KOSGEB) have held a second meeting of their joint executive committee.
Iran Wants to Use its Assets with Turkish Banks to Buy Goods
Tehran has called on Ankara to find a way for Iran to tap into its assets with Turkish banks to purchase the commodities it needs directly from other countries through Turkish banks.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Condemns US Sanctions on Turkey
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rapped the US sanctions imposed on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian air defence system, expressing Tehran’s support for the Turkish nation and government.
Iran Assured Erdogan Had No Ill Intention in Reciting Poem: Rouhani
President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the close political and economic ties with Turkey, saying Tehran has been assured that the Turkish president had no ill intention in reciting a poem with dual meaning that aroused some resentment in Iran.
Turkish FM Calls Zarif to Reaffirm Respect for Iran’s Sovereignty
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu has called his Iranian counterpart to give an assurance that Ankara respects the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty and territorial integrity after the Turkish president’s recitation of a poem provoked unease in Iran.
Iran Strongly Blasts Erdogan’s ‘Interventionist’ Remarks
Reactions are pouring in to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s interventionist remarks about the reunion of Azeri-speaking people of Iran and Azerbaijan Republic.
Iran Summons Turkish Envoy over President Erdogan’s Comments
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned Turkey’s ambassador in protest at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “interventionist” comments during a recent visit to Baku, the ministry’s spokesperson says.
Zarif Chides Erdogan for Secessionist Remarks about Azerbaijan
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a poem he recited in Baku about the separation of Azeri-speaking people north and south of Aras River.
Iran, Turkey Can Help Reduce Discord in Muslim World: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani had a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday.
Iran, Turkey Can Turn into Role Model for Friendly Ties in Region: Vaezi
Mahmoud Vaezi, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian president's office, has hailed Iran-Turkey relations as two friends and neighbours, calling for further development of economic cooperation between the two sides.
Iran’s Red Crescent Ready to Send Relief Teams to Quake-Hit Turkey
The Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran says it stands ready to offer assistance to Turkey following the deadly quake which struck the Turkish city of Izmir on October 30, 2020.
Iran’s Interior Minister Condoles with Turkey over Deadly Quake
The Iranian interior minister has expressed condolences over the loss of several lives in an earthquake which struck Turkey's Izmir on October 30, 2020.
Iran Sympathizes with Turkey over Tragic Earthquake
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a message to his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu, expressed deep sympathy over the tragic earthquake that struck Turkey's Izmir.
Rouhani Congratulates Erdogan on Turkey’s National Day
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the National Day of the Republic of Turkey.
Iran’s Araqchi to Visit Baku, Yerevan, Ankara, Moscow to Discuss Karabakh
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi is to set off on a regional tour, as Iran’s special envoy, to promote Tehran’s initiative to settle the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis and the clashes between the Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia.
Iranian, Turkish Presidents Discuss Enhancement of Trade Ties
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called for the promotion of economic and trade cooperation with neighbouring Turkey to mitigate the negative effects of the US sanctions and the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran Says Its Joint Initiative with Russia, Turkey Can End Karabakh Dispute
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has informed Baku of a joint initiative by Tehran, Moscow, and Ankara to settle the decades-old dispute over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Iran-Turkey Flights Resume after 6-Month Hiatus
Flights to and from Tehran and Turkey have resumed after a six-month hiatus caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Iran, Turkey Convene Transportation Commission
Ministry officials have held the ninth meeting of Iran-Turkey Joint Transportation Commission via videoconference in an effort to promote cooperation in the international transport industry.
Iran, Turkey to Develop Business Ties in Various Sectors: Official
An Iranian top official says Tehran and Ankara are going to develop their cooperation in a wide range of business sectors, especially banking, as soon as possible.
Iranian, Turkish Presidents Stress Continuation of Int’l Cooperation
The Sixth Meeting of the High Level Cooperation Council (HLCC) between Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran was held on September 8, 2020 via videoconference.
Iran, Turkey Presidents to Hold Virtual Meeting amid Pandemic
The Turkish ambassador to Tehran has announced that his country’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will hold a virtual meeting with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday evening.