Cabinet

Iran’s cabinet approves next year’s budget bill on Sunday

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The budget bill for the Iranian year of 1398 (beginning on March 21, 2019 ) was approved by the Council of Ministers on Sunday afternoon.

Rouhani stresses role of border provinces in expanding trade under sanctions

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wed. that border provinces have a special and lofty responsibility in expanding trade ties with neighbors under the US sanctions regime.

President appoints 4 new ministers to cabinet

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – President appointed four new ministers to the cabinet based on articles 87 and 133 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Cabinet declares Monday as nationwide day of public mourning

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – In a Sunday statement, Iranian administration’s cabinet declared Monday as a day of public mourning across the country over Ahvaz terror attack.

Leader:

Iran-US negotiations impossible at any level

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution said with the current irreverent and rude officials who have expressed explicitly their hostility and animosity towards the Iranians, negotiations will not take place at all.

Pres. Rouhani, cabinet pay tribute to Imam Khomeini

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – On the advent of the National Government Week in Iran, President Rouhani and his cabinet of ministers visited the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini on Saturday morning.

Leader urges Rouhani to crack down on corruption

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called on President Rouhani to adopt more serious measures in fight against economic corruption.

MPs call for ‘maximum’ reshuffle in cabinet

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – In a letter to President Rouhani, 193 members of the Parliament demanded introduction of ‘maximum resuffles’ in the administration’s cabinet.

Cleric urges govt. to form young, active economic team

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Movah’hedi Kermani urged the Iranian government to hire young and united staff for the economy team of the cabinet.

Iran appoints new governor to Central Bank

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Abdolnaser Hemmati has been appointed by Rouhani’s cabinet as the new governor of Central Bank of Iran, replacing Valiollah Seif.

Rouhani says govt. determined to fully implement Leader’s guidelines

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Sunday evening, President Rouhani emphasized appreciated Ayatollah Khamenei’s guidelines on handling the economy in the face of US sanctions.

Leader says imperative to show authority against US

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei, while describing President Rouhani’s positions in Europe as “commanding”, said it is imperative to show authority and power while facing other countries, particularly the US.

Iranian cabinet of ministers reviews Europe’s package

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) –Following the return of FM Zarif to Tehran, his meetings in Vienna and the package offered by Europe were discussed at the cabinet session on Sunday evening.

Iran nonoil export up by 4.8%

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade reported that 18.8 million tons of non-oil goods, valued at $7.7 billion, were exported from the country in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year in 1397 (March 21-May 21), showing a considerable 4.8 and 21.9 percent growth in terms of weight and value respectively as compared to the last year’s corresponding period.

Iran’s cabinet invites people to attend Quds Day rallies

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The Iran’s Council of Ministers convened on Wednesday and issued a statement inviting people and different social and political groups to attend International Quds Day rallies.

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.

CBI governor:

Iran’s growing economy to prosper heedless of US decisions

TEHRAN, May. 09 (MNA) – Valiollah Seif, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), reassured on Wednesday that there would be no problem for Iran’s economy after Trumps withdrawal from the JCPOA.

Rouhani submits Iran’s membership in IAF bill to parliament

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian president has sent the bill of Iran’s membership in International Astronautical Federation (IAF) to the Iranian parliament.

Iranian cabinet replaces US dollar with euro

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – During its official meeting on Wednesday, the Iranian cabinet of ministers decided to change the basic currency in its international transactions from the US dollar to the euro.

Public organs banned from purchasing certain foreign goods

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – Pres. Rouhani’s administration has banned on Sun. all public organizations from purchasing foreign products that are already domestically produced in Iran in a move to support Iranian products.

Labor minister survives impeachment ‘in a tie’

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare, Ali Rabiei, has survived his impeachment by a hair’s breadth as half of the lawmakers voted against his leaving his position.

No need for concern over Iran’s missiles: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani said Wed. that no country needs to worry about the development of Iran’s defense and missile program, adding that the Islamic Republic’s power will always be in service of strengthening the countries in need.

Pres. Rouhani makes historic visit to Hormozgan today

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – The trip of caravan of “Hope and Prudence”, headed by President Rouhani, to Hormozgan province at the ending days of the current Iranian calendar year in 1396 (to end March 20, 2018) will undoubtedly be considered as the most important event in line with promoting status of this province more than before.

Cabinet agrees on forming task force for water shortage adaptation

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The Council of Ministers agreed Sun. on formation of a national task force for adapting to water shortage and dealing with related problems in various parts of the country.

No tolerance for violence, offence against police: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – After members of Gonabadi Dervishes cult killed 3 policemen and 2 Basij agents, President Rouhani denounced the violent move and said that the government will not put up with such behaviors.