Bilateral Ties

Iran-Uzbekistan trade relations to expand: official

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – The head of the Mining, Industry, and Trade Organization of Golestan Province hailed cultural similarities between Iran and Uzbekistan, saying that there are good grounds for expanding economic and diplomatic relations.

Iran, Finland hold webinar on water resources management

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iran and Finland have held a specialized webinar on water resources management on Wednesday.

Iran ready to transfer scientific experiences to Syria: VP

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology said that Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to transfer its scientific knowhow and experiences to Syria.

Iran-Iraq ties beyond agreements, MoUs: Interior min.

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said that the amicable relations between Iran and Iraq is beyond signing agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).

Iran, Syria sign auto manufacturing agreement

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Tehran and Damascus have signed a cooperation agreement to reestablish SIAMCO auto company in Syria.

Iran, Russia emphasize need to coop. in agricultural sector

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iranian and Russian officials underlined the need for expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector and ensuring food security.

Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss means of enhancing bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Zarif and Mikdad discussed bilateral relations between Syria and Iran and means of boosting them in all fields, particularly in economy to overcome the inhuman impacts of unilateral coercive measures imposed on both states.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Parl. determined to strengthen coop. in African continent

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker’s Special Aide for International Affairs said that Iranian Parliament (Majlis) is determined to strengthen and bolster cooperation in important continent of Africa.

Tehran, Dushanbe stress coop. in fight against terrorism

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) –The interior ministers of Islamic Republic of Iran and Tajikistan stressed cooperation in the fight against terrorism, organized crime, drug trafficking and cybercrime.

Iran, Tajikistan explore avenues to broaden security coop.

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Visiting Iranian Minister of Interior Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli met and held talks with Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon in Tajik capital Dushanbe on Tuesday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in security field.

Iran’s Interior Min. arrives in Tajikistan for bilateral talk

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli arrived in Tajikistan capital Dushanbe on Monday to discuss Iran-Tajikistan bilateral relations.

Pres. Rouhani:

Unity only way to counter US' illegal sanctions

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that establishing unity, amity, and empathy among countries is the only way to confront unilateral and illegal US actions.

Iranian FM, IAEA chief discuss bilateral coop.

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister held a meeting with Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday.

Iran, Russia discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Moscow and deputy foreign minister of the Russian Federation conferred on regional developments on Saturday.

Iranian envoy holds talks with Georgian defense minister

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Tbilisi Akbar Ghasemi and the Georgian Minister of Defense conferred on regional peace and stability in a meeting on Wednesday.

Portugal keen on forging closer interaction with Iran: Envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Political Director General of Portuguese Foreign Ministry, whose country holds presidency of Council of European Union, said that Portugal is seeking a closer tie with Iran in connection with regional and international issues.

EU must take practical steps to safeguard JCPOA: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President urged European countries to take practical steps to preserve the JCPOA and comply with their obligations under the deal.

New round of political talks between Iran, Ireland kicks off

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The new round of political talks between Islamic Republic of Iran and Ireland started on Tuesday through videoconference between senior political officials of the two countries.

Iran, Afghanistan hold political consultation meeting

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Deputy foreign ministers of Iran and Afghanistan held a video conference meeting on Tuesday to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Syria calls for developing scientific coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Syria’s Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Bashar al-Jaafari called for the development of scientific and cultural cooperation between Damascus and Tehran.

Renegotiating on JCPOA is ‘impossible’: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that renegotiation on Iran’s nuclear deal, JCPOA, is ‘impossible’, stating that the ball is in the US court.

China-Iran energy cooperation relies on strategic partnership

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Professor Fan Hongda believes that energy cooperation should be one of the basic factors promoting the development of contemporary China-Iran relations.

Iran parl. delegation arrives in Azerbaijan

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission arrived in Baku at the head of a parliamentary delegation on Tuesday.

Iran, Japan emphasize strengthening defense coop.

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian and Japanese ministers of defense stressed enhancing and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of defense.

Pres. Rouhani:

Iran fully committed to Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE)

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – In a meeting with visiting Qatari FM, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said, "Iran believes that peace and stability in the region will be achieved with the cooperation and collaboration of countries in the region ONLY.”

Iran, Qatar discuss bilateral relations, regional coop.

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Tehran on Mon. to discuss bilateral talks and regional developments.

Iran, Iraq’s KRG emphasize removing problems on joint borders

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) - Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) stressed the need for removing problems on joint borders.

Iran backs a political solution for Yemen crisis: Envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran supports a political solution for settling crisis in Yemen.