Armenia

'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.

Iran Govt. allows talks over preferential tariff with Eurasian Union

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian government’s cabinet of ministers on Wed. issued permission to allow Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade to engage in negotiations for preferential tariff agreements with the Eurasian Economic Union.

Veep congratulates new Armenian PM on election

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri has sent a message to Nikol Pashinyan congratulating him on his appointment as the new Armenian prime minister.

Rouhani urges boosting ties with neighbors, says regional security vital to Iran

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – In a phone conversation with Armenian prime minister, Iranian President Rouhani called for deepening ties with neighboring countries, saying Iran always favors peace and security in the region and across the world.

Ghasemi:

Iran welcomes peace, security in Armenia

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi, the Spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry, welcomed the decision of Armenian parliament to pick a new prime minister for this country as a measure to restore serenity in Armenia.

Pres. Rouhani felicitates Armenian new president on election

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – In a message cabled on Saturday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani felicitated Armen Sarkissian his reelection as the president of Armenia.

Iranian MP calls for implementation of Iran-Armenia agreements

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iranian lawmaker told the Armenian ambassador to Tehran that speedy implementation of agreements between Iran and Armenia can boost the level of bilateral relations between the two countries.

Iran, Armenia ink four economic, customs, sports agreements

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Armenia signed four economic and sports agreements.

2018 MSC:

Zarif discusses regional, bilateral issues with Armenian, Georgian counterparts

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – In individual meetings, Iranian FM talked to Armenian and Georgian Foreign Ministers during 2018 Munich Security Conference.

Iran ready to export gas to all neighboring countries

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Mr. Montazer Torbati, the MD of IGEDC, told the media that Iran has completed its domestic network of gas pipelines and is ready to export gas to all neighboring countries on their demand.

Good ties with Iran Armenia's top priority

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan said "establishing good ties with Iran is among Armenia's top priorities."

Iranian athlete wins gold medal at Armenia's Kung Fu c'ship

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iranian athlete Mohammad Nedayi won Armenia's International Peace Cup 2018.

Iranians' driving license to be valid in Armenia

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia Seyyed Kazem Sajjadi says that efforts have been made to reach an agreement on the exchange of driving licenses between Iran and Armenia.

Iran eyes boost in gas coop. with Armenia

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Oil Minister Hamid Reza Araqi said that Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to enhance its gas interaction and cooperation with Armenia.

NIGC still after exporting gas to Georgia

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Managing Director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Hamidreza Araghi said that the contract to export Iran’s gas to Georgia is still being negotiated between private sector, Georgia, Armenia, and Iran.

Iran, Armenia resolve to bolster political coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Senior experts of Iran and Armenia have stressed the need to strengthen specialized political relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Armenian MP says Soros behind unrest in Armenia

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian state run news network TV broadcast an interview with Hayk Babukhanyan, an Armenian MP, who says George Soros has spent thousands of dollars on destabilizing Armenia.

‘Crocodile Tears’ on silver screen in Armenia

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – ‘Crocodile Tears’, an Iran-Armenia production directed by Reza Hosseinabadi, is being screened in several Armenian cinemas.

Boroujerdi:

Trump’s imprudent move to exacerbate regional situation

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Iranian senior MP said regional issues will deteriorate as a result of the indiscreet and ill-considered decision by Donald Trump to recognize al-Quds as capital of the Zionist regime.