Bilateral Ties

Jahangiri felicitates Indonesian counterpart on Independence Day

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri has forwarded a message of felicitation to his Indonesian counterpart Jusuf Kalla on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day on August 17.

Austrian envoy:

EU sustained $10bn loss after cutting off exports to Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz said Fri. that the EU seeks to keep financial channels with Iran open after the bloc sustained a loss of nearly $10 billion for cutting off exports to the Islamic Republic.

Rouhani calls for closer ties with Pakistan as Imran Khan takes office

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – In a message forwarded Sat., Iranian President Hassan Rouhani extended his congratulations to Imran Khan on his election as Pakistan’s new prime minister, stressing Iran’s readiness to develop bilateral ties.

Iran, Syria reach agreement for reconstruction coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iran and Syria will soon sign a long-term strategic agreement on economic cooperation during the reconstruction period in the war-torn country, a deputy minister of roads and urban development said Friday.

Iran-Iraqi Kurdistan border trade to double

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Morteza Ebadi, the Consulate General of Iran to Erbil and the Governor General of Erbil Province Nawzad Hadi Mawlood vowed to increase the volume of trade between Iran and Erbil by two times.

Pakistan’s 72nd Independence Day celebrated in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Pakistan’s 72nd Independence Day was celebrated in Tehran with traditional fervor. An impressive ceremony was held in this morning at the Residence of Ambassador of Pakistan in which a large number of members of Pakistani community from all walks of life participated.

New chapter opening in Iran-Iraq industrial coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi underlined that Iran-Iraq industrial cooperation will enter a new phase in near future.

Rouhani hails major development in Tehran-Baku ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed Iran’s resolve to cement ties with Azerbaijan, noting a major development in the level of relations between the two countries.

Rouhani, Putin vow to keep interactions on regional, intl. issues

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Russian President Putin met on Sunday in Kazakhstan and pledged to continue Tehran-Moscow consultations on resolving regional issues.

Iran-Kazakhstan transit potentials complementary: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Sunday that the two countries should increase bilateral transit relations.

Turkey ready to trade in local currencies with Iran, Russia, China, EU: Erdogan

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Sat. that Turkey was preparing to trade with its top trade partners like China, Russia, Iran and Ukraine and even European countries in local currencies instead of the US dollar.

Iraq-Iran trade continues despite US sanctions: Iraqi official

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The President of the General Union of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce Jaafar Al-Hamdani says that the trade with Iran is continuing despite risk of US sanctions.

Pakistan to pursue economic ties with Iran despite US sanctions: Spokesman

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Pakistan said Thu. that it reserves the right to ‘pursue legitimate economic and commercial interests’ with Iran despite risk of US sanctions.

Iraq to look for alternative mechanism to keep trade with Iran: Spokesman

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iraqi government spokesman Saad al-Hadithi told Sputnik Thu. that his country will look for mechanisms to neutralize the influence of US sanctions and to support trade relations with Iran.

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.

Iran, Turkey outline outlook for $30bn bilateral trade

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran's president, who is on a visit to Turkey met with the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to discuss increasing annual bilateral trade to $30.

Pres. Rouhani calls for bolstering Iran-Pakistan ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation with Pakistan's Imran Khan, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined that the bilateral ties should increase between Tehran and Islamabad.  

In a meeting with N Korean FM;

Iran favors full peace, security in Korean Peninsula

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – In a meeting with North Korea Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed Tehran’s position on favoring full peace and security in the Korean Peninsula.

Rouhani to visit Kazakhstan Sat. to attend Caspian Sea littoral states meeting

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian president will travel to Kazakhstan next Saturday to attend a summit of the Caspian Sea littoral states.

Larijani:

Trump’s moves harmful to regional security

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Tue. that US President Donald Trump’s measures are harmful for the security of the region, adding that Washington’s hostile behavior will not remain unanswered.

Iran, North Korea FMs discuss bilateral, regional issues

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his North Korean counterpart Ri Yong Ho met and held talks on Tuesday in Tehran.

Iraq says ‘difficult’ to abide by US sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iraqi President Fuad Masum said Mon. that due to the circumstances of Iraq and the nature of its relations with Iran, complying with new US sanctions against Tehran will be "difficult".

Rouhani felicitates Ivory Coast on Independence Day

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has forwarded a message of felicitation to the President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day on August 7.

Zarif to meet with visiting N Korean FM on Tues.

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – According to numerous sources in Asia and Iran, North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho will arrive in Tehran on Tuesday and will meet with Iranian FM Zarif.

Russia to decline US bargain on Iran: Russian analyst

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A Russian political scientist believes that strategic cooperation between Iran and Russia and the joint need for expansion of ties will rule out any chance Russia accept US bargain on Iran.

Rouhani to speak to people on economy, foreign issues

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani will make a televised speech later today on the recent developments in economy and foreign affairs and most likely he will respond to Trump’s call for a bilateral meeting.

N Korean state news agency confirms FM Ri Yong Ho’s visit to Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A North-Korean state news agency, KCNA, has confirmed the upcoming visit of the country’s foreign minister to Iran after the ASEAN Regional Forum meeting hosted by Singapore.