Armenia

Iran offers congratulations on successful elections in Armenia

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has welcome the recent parliamentary elections in Armenia, expressing hope that Iran-Armenia bilateral relations would further deepen in the new term.

PM Nikol Pashinyan wins Armenia’s election

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Armenia's acting prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, bolstered his authority as his political bloc won early parliamentary elections in the former Soviet country on Sunday, the Central Election Commission's (CEC) results showed.

‘Yeva’ wins Best Film at Armenia’s Rolan Fimlfest.

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘Yeva’ by Anahid Abad has won the Best Film award at the 14th Rolan - International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Armenia.

2 Iranian titles go to Armenia’s children filmfest.

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Two Iranian films, ‘Wild Jonquils’ by Rahbar Ghanbari and ‘Yeva’ by Anahid Abad, have been accepted into the competition program of 14th Rolan - International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Armenia.

Official emphasizes Iran-Armenia coop. to invest in Aras, Mogri free zones

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Presiding Board Member of Parliament Plan and Budget Commission Hadi Ghavami placed special emphasis on the necessity of cooperation between Iran and Armenia to invest in Aras and Mogri free zones.

‘Meeting’ wins Armenia’s Apricot Tree grand prix

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian short documentary ‘Meeting’ directed by Reza Majlesi has won the grand prix at the short docs competition of 4th Apricot Tree Ujan International Film Festival in Armenia.

Rouhani felicitates Armenian President, PM on Independence Day

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – In separate messages to President and Prime Minister of Armenia, President Rouhani congratulated Independence Day of Armenia.

Iran GR wrestling team reclaimed title of Junior World C’ships

TRNAVA, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Gaining four gold and two bronze medals and a total of 136 points, Iran’s Greco-Roman team reclaimed the title of Junior World Championships for the second time in a row.

Iran, Armenia eye increased economic ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Senior parliamentarians of Iran and Armenia met on Friday, conferring on the status of bilateral cooperation and calling for expanding inter-parliamentary and economic ties.

‘The Rock’ goes to 2 intl. documentary festivals

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘The Rock’ directed by Hamid Jafari has been accepted into the screening program of two international film festivals in Russia and Armenia.

Tehran, Yerevan eye increased parliamentary coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – The heads of Armenia-Iran parliamentary friendship groups met in Yerevan on Friday and discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation.

Iran, Armenia sign MoU on manufacturing agricultural machinery

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Iran and Armenia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on joint production of agricultural machinery, Iran’s commercial attaché to Armenia said on Sunday.

Iran, Armenia to increase nanotechnology cooperation

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Yerevan and Armenian minister of education met Wed. to discuss future cooperation in the field of nanotechnology.

Energy min.:

Trilateral talks underway for exporting electricity to Russia

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that a trilateral talk is underway between Iran, Armenia and Azerbaijan for exporting electricity to Russia.

Iran's intl. children filmfest. to honor Zaven Ghokasian

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth plans to honor late Iranian-Armenian Director Zaven Ghokasian with a special prize for the first time in the history of the event, an official said on Saturday.

Armenian PM to visit Iran in near future

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will visit Iran soon, Armenia's Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan wrote this on his Facebook page, noting that on Thursday, he met with Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Seyyed Kazem Sajjad.

Sina Moghimi wins first ever gold in tennis competitions for Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Young Iranian tennis player Sina Moghimi has won the first ever title for Iran in an international tennis competition.

Iran, Armenia hold joint consular meeting 

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – The 12th joint consular meeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Armenia was held in Tehran on Wednesday.

'Yeva' to vie at Burgas Intl. Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The feature movie 'Yeva', written and directed by Iranian-Armenian Anahid Abad will go on screen in the competition section of the Burgas International Film Festival.

Iran movie awarded at 2018 Golden Apricot festival

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Iranian feature 'Sunset Truck' won best award at 2018 Golden Apricot International Film Festival in Yerevan, Armenia.

15th Golden Apricot Yerevan Intl. Filmfest. kicks off

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The 15th Golden Apricot International Film Festival kicked off on Sun., with two Iranian films to e screened, in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.

‘20th Circuit Suspects’ to vie at Golden Apricot Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iranian filmmaker Hesam Eslami’s acclaimed documentary ‘20th Circuit Suspects’ will go on screen at the 15th Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival.

‘Forouzan’ wins Best Short at FRESCO Intl. Filmfest

TEHRAN, Jul. 2 (MNA) – Iranian short film ‘Forouzan’, directed by Mirabbas Khosravinejad, received Best Short award at the 5th FRESCO International Festival held in Armenia.

Iran to sign power deal with Georgia: Iranian energy official

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said the company was preparing to sign an electricity contract with Georgia for export of 10% of the power it receives from Armenia in exchange for natural gas.

Armenia calls for expansion of ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Armenian President Armen Sarkissian urged boosting ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran in all fields.

CEO of NIGC:

Iran to increase gas export to Armenia this year

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Chief Executive of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Hamid-Reza Araghi said that Iran’s gas export volume to Armenia will increase in the current year.

Iran poised to extradite 500 imprisoned Afghans

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Deputy for Human Rights and International Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Justice Mahmoud Abbassi said Sat. that more than 500 convicted Afghans are ready to be extradited to their own country.

Iran, Armenia seek increased bilateral coop.

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Kazem Sajjadi and Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Zohrab Mnatsakanyan met on Saturday in Yerevan, both highlighting the need to promote bilateral ties.

Armenia PM:

Armenia highly regards ties with Iran

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The new Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashiniyan has said that the relations with Iran are of great significance to Armenia, stressing the need for expanding bilateral economic relations.

Rouhani congratulates Armenian PM on election

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – President Rouhani sent a message to the Prime Minister of Armenia to offer congratulations on his election and expressed hope that Tehran-Yerevan ties would further develop.