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Iran, Austria sign 4 new agreements on Wed.

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Austria signed 4 cooperation documents in the presence of Iranian President Rouhani and Austrian Chancellor Kurz.

At a ceremony to mark anniv. of Iran-Austria diplomatic ties:

Diplomacy proved very effective to resolve intl. conflicts: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif delivered a speech in Austria celebrating 160 years of diplomatic relations between Iran and Austria since the signing of the first friendship treaty in 1858.

US decision against own, others national interests: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – At the joint presser with his Austrian counterpart, Iranian President Rouhani asserted that US anti-Iran decisions are against the national interests of US itself and other countries.

Iran, Austria high-ranking delegations meet in Vienna

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The meeting between the high-ranking delegations of Iran and Austria officially kicked off on Wednesday at Hoffenheim Palace in Vienna.

US won’t succeed in cutting off Iran’s ties with world: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani said Tue. that the US will not succeed in cutting off Iran’s engagement with the world, adding that US attempt at isolating Iran will come with severe consequences.

Rouhani arrives in Vienna

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who is heading a senior politico-economic delegation, arrived in Vienna at Tuesday night and welcomed by the Austrian foreign minister.

Pres. Rouhani leaves Switzerland for Austria

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani, who is heading a senior politico-economic delegation to Europe, left Switzerland for Austria where he will be welcomed by his Austrian counterpart Van der Bellen and Austrian Chancellor Kurz.

Austrians say aligned with Iran, against anti-JCPOA moves of US

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The Austrian Chancellor Kurz and President Van der Bellen issued statements in the run-up to President Rouhani’s visit to Austria voicing strong support for nuclear deal.

Pres. Rouhani arrives in Zurich

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Heading a high-ranking politico-economic delegation, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived in Swiss city of Zurich on Monday afternoon.

Rouhani before Euro trip:

Iran to receive EU’s 'JCPOA support package' in coming days

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the EU package to support JCPOA will be submitted to Iranian officials within days, underling his Euro visit aims at discussing the issue with Austria as the new president of the Council of the European Union.

Pres. Rouhani’s visit to Switzerland highly regarded bilaterally, internationally

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Switzerland Hamidreza Haji Karim Jabbari said on Sunday that President Rouhani’s visit to Switzerland is of prime importance bilaterally and internationally.

Iran, Austria to sign several MoUs during Rouhani’s upcoming visit

TEHRAN, July 01 (MNA) –The Austrian chancellor's office has announced that several agreements will be signed with Iran during President Rouhani’s upcoming visit.

Iranian industry min.:

Rouhani to visit Switzerland, Austria to discuss promised EU package

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Iranian industry minister said Sat. that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will discuss promised EU package to keep the JCPOA alive during his upcoming visit to Switzerland and Austria.

Trade volume between Iran, Europe reaches 22b euros in 2017

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The volume of trade between Iran and the European Union has grown significantly in recent years, reaching 22 billion in 2017, according to Iran’s Chamber of Commerce official.

Austria’s Oberbank set to finance construction of infrastructural projects in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – In his meeting with the governor of Central Bank of Austria, Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance (MEAF) Masoud Karbasian revealed the construction operation of several infrastructural projects in Iran with a credit line, worth €1 billion, which will be financed by Austria’s Oberbank.

Pres. Rouhani to visit Austria, Switzerland

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Accepting invitations extended by Swiss and Austrian presidents, Iranian President Rouhani will travel to these two European countries in early July.

Austria’s ‘OMV’ announces plan to pull out of Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Austria’s energy giant OMV says it plans to cease its operations in Iran amid growing signs that the United States is preparing to re-impose sanctions against the country.

Austrian amb.:

500 major Austrian firms in direct contact with Iran

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Schulz said that 500 Austrian companies are in direct contact with Iranian firms and called for boosting economic and industrial ties between private sectors of the two countries.

Austria’s energy company vows to stand by Iran project

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The Austrian energy group OMV has announced to continue with its previously announced energy project in Iran despite US withdrawal from the JCPOA.

‘20th Circuit Suspects’ wins intl. doc. award at Austria’s Ethnocineca

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iranian filmmaker Hesam Eslami’s acclaimed documentary ‘20th Circuit Suspects’ has bagged the International Documentary Award at 2018 Ethnocineca film festival in Austria.

‘Alphabet’ to vie at Austria’s Festival of Nations

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Iranian short animation ‘Alphabet’ directed by Kianoush Abedi has been accepted into the screening program of the 46th edition of Festival of Nations in Austria.

Iranian MPs talk welfare with Austrian, Slovakian counterparts

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – An Iranian parliamentary delegation of MPS from Social Affairs Commission of Iranian Parliament visited Austria and Slovakia to discuss the experience of the two countries in areas of social welfare and employment.

Austria ready to build more solar plants in Kerman: envoy

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Austrian ambassador to Iran voiced his country’s readiness to build more solar power plants in Kerman province, southeast of Iran.

FM spox:

Iran in constant contact with Austria over embassy assault

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s FM spokesman said Austrian government has been urged to pay closer attention to the protection of Iranian diplomatic sites in that country following the Sun. assault outside Iran envoy's Vienna residence.

Attacker shot dead outside Iran envoy's Vienna residence

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – An assailant who attacked a guard outside Iranian ambassador’s residence in Vienna on Sunday night has been shot dead, police said.

Austrians to invest in Iran's mountain tourism

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – An Austrian delegation says it is ready to invest in mountain tourism and ski resorts in Iran.

Undefeated Iran goes to semifinals at 2018 Hockey World Cup

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – The undefeated Iranian national hockey team were qualified for the semifinals of the 5th Indoor Hockey World Cup in Berlin after finishing in a draw against Czech Republic on Friday.