Ankara-Tehran

Iranian cultural-tourism exhibition kicks off in Ankara

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s cultural-tourism exhibition opened in Ankara on Sunday, in collaboration with the Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkey.

Ankara to host 27th meeting of Iran-Turkey joint economic commission

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Hamid Zadboom, Caretaker head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) announced on Tuesday that the 27th meeting of Iran-Turkey joint economic commission is to be held on September 18-19 in Ankara.

Rouhani:

Iran-Turkey cooperation on ensuring security on common borders, region to increase

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian and Turkish presidents described relations and cooperation between the two countries amicable, strong and developing in many fields, stressing the importance of authorities’ work to develop and deepen Tehran-Ankara relations.

Iranian, Turkish high-ranking officials hold joint meeting in Ankara

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – A joint meeting between high-ranking Iranian and Turkish delegations was held in the presence of President Rouhani and President Erdogan in Ankara on Monday.  

Pres. Rouhani leaves Tehran for Ankara for trilateral summit on Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has left Tehran for the Turkish capital to attend a trilateral meeting with his Russian and Turkish counterparts in order to discuss a political resolution to the crisis in Syria.

Tehran-Ankara train route resumes operation

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iran and Turkey have launched the first direct train route between their capitals Tehran and Ankara after a four-year halt.

Iran, Turkey to hold joint cooperation commission in Sep.

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian President Mahmoud Vaezi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Ankara on Friday to discuss the ways of boosting collaboration in all areas of mutual interest.

Rouhani in meeting with Erdogan:

Iran, Turkey oppose sanctions, unilateralism in international relations

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – In a meeting with Turkish counterpart, president Hassan Rouhani said that Tehran is interested in developing bilateral relations with Ankara, particularly in economic and trade areas, adding that Iran and Turkey oppose sanctions and unilateralism in international relations.

Iran, Turkey to resume direct train services

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Iran and Turkey have signed an agreement to resume direct train services between their capitals, Tehran and Ankara, by late June.

Turkey reiterates opposition to US anti-Iran sanctions

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – A spokesman for Turkey’s ruling AKP said Fri. that US sanctions on Iranian oil exports do not serve peace in the region.

Deploying Syrian army at borders with Turkey best to preserve regional security: Zarif

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the deployment of the Syrian army along the borders with Turkey is the best way to preserve stability and security in the region.

Joint Iran-Turkey security working group holds 4th meeting in Ankara

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – The Joint Iran- Turkey security working group held its 4th meeting in Ankara on Monday.

Tehran, Ankara resolute to strengthen all-out relations: Iran’s VP

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian Vice President for Economic Affairs Mohammad Nahavandian said that Iran and Turkey are determined to deepen their fully-fledged bilateral relations, especially in the economic area.

Pres. Rouhani:

Iran determined to deepen all-out relations with Turkey

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani said Sat. that the Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to deepen ties with Turkey as a friendly country in all fields of mutual interest.

Turkey reportedly gains exemption from US sanctions on Iran oil

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Turkey is reportedly among the 8 nations which have received permission from the United States to continue Iran oil imports.

MFA says evacuation of Iran embassy in Turkey ‘completely false’

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said Mon. that claims about the evacuation of Iranian Embassy in Ankara over bomb threat is completely untrue, adding that the staff are safe and sound inside the embassy.

Iran embassy in Turkey reportedly evacuated after suicide bomb tip

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian Embassy in Ankara has been evacuated after Turkish security forces received a tip about a possible suicide bombing plot, according to local media reports.

Zarif arrives in Ankara to meet with Turkish officials: Anadolu

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in the Turkish capital Ankara to hold meetings with the neighboring country’s officials on bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

Iraqi PM to visit Ankara, Tehran within days

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi will visit Iran and Turkey in the coming days.

Turkish gendarmerie chief:

Turkey ready to increase military coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Turkey’s Gendarmerie Commander General Arif Çetin has said that the forces under his command are ready for more cooperation with Iranian border guards.

Turkish trade min.:

Turkish firms keen on trade, investment in Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – In a meeting with Chief of Staff of Iran's president, Turkey’s Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said that Turkish companies are interested in trade and investment in Iran.

Rouhani’s chief of staff to deliver message to Erdogan

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Mahmoud Vaezi, the Chief of Staff of Iran's president, left Tehran for Ankara to meet with and deliver President Rouhani’s message to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey to sanction two US justice, interior secretaries in retaliation

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has vowed that Turkey will freeze assets of US 'justice and interior' secretaries in Turkey as the fight over release of US pastor intensifies.

Turkey to remain committed to maintaining trade ties with Iran: Çavuşoğlu

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – The Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said that Turkey will keep its trade relations with Iran despite US pressures.

US policies in Syria dangerous for region: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif who is in Ankara to meet with his Russian and Turkish counterparts, told the media upon arrival at the airport that US is posing more dangers with new ethnical policies in Syria

FM Zarif leaves Tehran for Ankara

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Heading a political delegation, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohmmad Javad Zarif left Tehran for Ankara on Tuesday to meet with his Russian and Turkish counterparts prior to trilateral summit of Wednesday.

Zarif to embark on regional tour Tue.

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister will start visits to Turkey, Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan tomorrow, according to Foreign Ministry spokesman, with Turkey as Zarif's first stop alongside President Hassan Rouhani.

Rouhani to leave Tehran for Ankara on Apr. 3

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Iranian president will leave Tehran for Ankara on Tuesday April 3 to attend a tripartite summit comprised of Iran, Turkey, and Russia’s presidents on Syria.