Central Asia

Iran, Russia stress coop. to counter US in Central Asia

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali met and held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko on the latest developments in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Afghanistan, Iran’s new goods transit route to Central Asia: official

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Commercial Envoy of the Iranian Embassy to Afghanistan Mohammad Mehdi Javanmard Ghasab said that Afghanistan can be Iran’s new transit route for exporting products to the Central Asian states.

India proposes to enhance trade with central Asia via Chabahar route

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Pointing to the lack of efficient overland connectivity between India and the Central Asian countries, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that the two regions should examine the viability of establishing air corridors between them to boost trade and economic engagement.

Iran has a special place in transportation of region: Azeri official

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Akif Mustafayev, National Secretary of Azerbaijan in the IGC TRACECA, has hailed Iran’s special position in the field of transportation in the region.

All Central Asian states oppose UNGA’s human rights resolution against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – All five Central Asian countries [including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan] opposed the UN General Assembly’s human rights resolution against the Islamic Republic of Iran and voted against the move unanimously.

Iran-Azerbaijan potentials need to be activated: Larijani

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has said that the ground is ready for expanding bilateral relations between Iran and the Azerbaijan Republic in various fields.

PMO provides special facilities to traders, shipping lines in Chabahar port

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Deputy Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) for Ports and Economic Affairs Mohammad Ali Hassanzadeh said on Wed. that PMO will provide special facilities to traders and shipping lines in Chabahar port.

Iran becomes permanent member of CIS Council for Rail Transport

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran has become the permanent member of the Council for Rail Transport of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Pres. Rouhani arrives in Yerevan, meets with Armenian president

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian President arrived in Yerevan on Monday evening and has held a meeting with the Armenian counterpart Armen Sarkissian.

Pres. Rouhani congratulates Kyrgyz counterpart on Independence Day

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani forwarded a message of felicitations to his Kyrgyz counterpart offering congratulations on the anniversary of the Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan.

Russian official describes Iran as special trade partner for Russia

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The deputy provincial governor of Russian southern province of Saratov says that Iran is a special economic partner for Russia, adding developing economic, cultural and political relations with Tehran is on the agenda of his province.

VP Jahangiri sees no barriers to Iran-Azerbaijan relationship

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri has met with Azerbaijani prime minister Novruz Mammadov to discuss bilateral cooperation.

VP Jahangiri departs for Turkmenistan to attend 1st Caspian Economic Forum

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri left Tehran for Turkmenistan on Sunday afternoon to attend the first 1st Caspian Economic Forum in Avaza.

Iran, Azerbaijan double bilateral trade in first half of 2019

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan increased their annual bilateral trade by 2.2 times during the first six months of 2019.

Iran does not negotiate over its territorial integrity: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Addressing the parliament on Monday on the Caspian Sea legal status, the Iranian Foreign Minister said that Iran will never compromise on its territorial integrity as well as its waters.

Rouhani flies home after visiting two Asian countries

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani left Dushanbe for Tehran Sat. evening after attending the CICA summit and holding a meeting with his Tajik counterpart.

Zarif meets with Indian counterpart in Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with his Indian counterpart in Dushanbe on Saturday.

Pres. Rouhani to visit Tajikistan on Jun. 14

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will visit Tajik capital Dushanbe on June 14.

Azerbaijani, Armenian FMs meet in Moscow on Russia's initiative

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan held a meeting on April 15 in the Russian capital.

Iranian parl. friendship group meets with Georgian FM in Tbilisi

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The Iran-Georgia Parliamentary Friendship Group at the Iranian Parliament have met with David Zakaliani, the Foreign Minister of Georgia in Tbilisi.

Ayat. Khamenei calls for strong, persistent, friendly ties with Armenia despite US opposition

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Contrary to what the US desires, the relations between Iran and Armenia should be strong, persistent and friendly, according to Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei in a meeting with visiting Armenian prime minister.

Iran hosts APA working group meeting on Sunday

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Tehran on Sunday hosted a working group meeting on the formation of the Asian Parliament (AP) chaired by a member of Iranian Parliament’s APA group, Mohsen Kouhkan.

Iran, Oman top diplomats confer on bilateral, intl. issues

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah held talks on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference on Saturday.

Iran, Azerbaijan ink military cooperation protocol

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Iran has signed a military cooperation protocol with Republic of Azerbaijan during the visit of Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri to the northern neighbor.

Final statement of Istanbul meeting calls for more solidarity, coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Sixth trilateral meeting of ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Azerbaijan, and Turkey was held in Istanbul today.

FM Zarif holds separate meetings with Turkish, Azeri counterparts

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate meetings with Turkey’s Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, and Azerbaijan’s Elmar Mammadyarov in Istanbul.

Zarif to fly to Istanbul to meet with Turkish, Azeri counterparts

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will head a delegation to Turkish city of Istanbul to attend a meeting with foreign ministers of Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Tirumurti :

India eyes launch of Chabahar-Zahedan, Khaf-Herat railroads

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – India’s Secretary of Economic Relations in the Ministry of External Affairs T. S. Tirumurti expressed New Delhi’s keenness on launching Chabahar-Zahedan, Khaf-Herat railroads as golden opportunities for trade between India, Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asian countries.