Central Asia

Tajik energy min.:

Iran, Tajikistan to supply electricity in Central, South Asia

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma said that Iran and Tajikistan enjoy a high capacity to supply the electricity in the Central and South Asian region.
2022-12-05 16:40
MNA photographer wins award in Tajikistan competition

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – A Mehr News Agency (MNA) photographer has won two gold medals in the "Seir-e Darya" or "Voyage in the Sea" international photo competition in Tajikistan.
2022-11-06 16:40
Agricutlure minister:

Iran can become regional hub for agricultural products

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian agriculture minister Seyyed Javad Sadatinejad said that the country could become a hub for exporting agricultural products to other countries as it enjoys having vast capabilities and capabilities.
2022-10-26 17:59
Raeisi departs for Kazakhstan to attend CICA (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi left Tehran for Astana to attend the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) on Wednesday afternoon.
2022-10-12 16:30
Iran inks transit communique with Central Asian countries

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iran and Central Asian countries signed a communique at the end of their first transit cooperation meeting on Sunday.
2022-10-09 15:24
ISIRI must participate in developing 2024 plans of ISO

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Institute of Standards and Industrial Research (ISIRI) must have a role in developing the 2024 plans of the ISO organization for the Asia-Pacific region, ISO Asia-Pacific Regional Coordinator said.
2022-09-20 15:10
Iran president meets with Kyrgiz, Tajik counterparts

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – In a meeting with Kygiz president, Raeisi said Iran is ready to share its technical and scientific experiences, while in a meeting with Tajik counterpart, Iranian president said expanding ties with neighbors will continue.
2022-09-15 16:36
Tokayev supports renaming of Kazakhstan capital into Astana

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has voiced its support for renaming of the capital of Kazakhstan into Astana.
2022-09-13 19:05
VIDEO: Massive fire engulfs Kazakhstan forests

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The ongoing wildfire in northern Kazakhstan killed one person and damaged 108 houses, media have reported the Kazakh Emergency Situations Ministry as saying in a statement.
2022-09-04 17:05
Indian official:

Chabahar Port one of important locations for global trade

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Stating that the Chabahar Port is the commercial transit centre for the region, India's Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said that it is going to be one of the most important locations for global and maritime trade.
2022-07-31 17:00
Envoy:

Iran ready to promote connectivity between Central, S Asia

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The ambassador and deputy permanent representative of Iran to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi expressed Iran's readiness to promote connectivity between Central Asia and South Asia.
2022-07-12 12:15
Yi warns Asians avoid being used as 'chess piece' by powers

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – China's foreign minister warned on Monday that countries should avoid being used as "chess pieces" by major powers in a region that he said was at risk of being reshaped by geopolitical factors.
2022-07-11 23:59
Two Iranian women to take part at Asian Kurash championships

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Two Iranian women will depart for Uzbekistan to attend the Asian Kurash championships
2022-02-26 16:00
Iranian women's futsal team thrashes Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The national Iranian women's futsal team defeated the team of Kyrgyzstan at the CAFA Women's Futsal Tournament.
2022-01-24 15:57
Iran moves up one place in world futsal ranking

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Futsal World Ranking has released its latest rankings of the national futsal teams in the world, according to which the national men's futsal team of Iran has improved its position.
2022-01-23 22:00
Kyrgyzstan interested in enhancing ties with Iran: official

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Vice Chairman of the Security Council of Kyrgyz Republic Taalatbek Masadykov has expressed the willingness of his country to enhance relations with Iran on a Tehran visit.
2021-12-05 14:39
Iran a strategic friend to Russia in region: Slutsky

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – The Chairman of the Russian State Duma’s Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutsky has described Iran as a strategic friend to Russia in the region.
2021-11-10 14:50
US diplomat:

US needs to work with Russia, China and Iran on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The new US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West has said that his country needs to work with Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iran as well as Central Asian countries on Afghanistan.
2021-11-08 19:45
Sergei Ryabkov:

Russia does not accept US military presence in Central Asia

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has talked of the unacceptability of a US military presence in Central Asia, Russian media have said.
2021-10-12 19:30
Iranian runner becomes champion in Central Asia tournament

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – An Iranian runner has become the champion of the Central Asian Youth Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
2021-09-30 11:42
By: Abed Akbari

Promoting Tehran-Dushanbe relations through tourism diplomacy

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Tourism diplomacy can play a vital part in promoting Iran’s relations and position in Central Asia and the Caucasus, especially with Tajikistan.
2021-09-28 21:10
Iran sided with Azeri people, government: envoy

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Seyed Abbas Mousavi has told Azerbaijani media that Iran's foreign policy is based on a number of principles including opposition to occupation and separatism.
2021-09-26 21:30
Pres. Raeisi felicitates Turkmenistan on independence anniv.

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi sent a message to Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan, congratulating the Central Asian's independence anniversary.
2021-09-26 19:00
Iran trounce Bangaldesh at AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran National Women's Football team thrashed Bangladesh 5-0 on Wednesday in Group G match of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification.
2021-09-22 16:10
Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni Iranian genius of Islamic Golden Age

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni, the Iranian scholar and the 10th-century Islamic mathematical genius has inspired scientists and mathematicians for several centuries, and his name continues to command respect even today.
2021-09-04 11:36
Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan hold drills near Afghan border

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan militaries held military drills which concluded on Tuesday just 20 km (12 miles) from the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border.
2021-08-10 22:31
Russia boosts arms supplies to Central Asia against threats

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – According to the Russian military chief of staff, Moscow has increased arms supplies to Central Asian countries to ward off potential terrorist threats.
2021-08-08 12:16
Russia, Uzbekistan,Tajikistan to hold drills on Afghan border

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Over 1,500 troops from three countries will take part in joint drills on the Afghan border, Russian media have said.
2021-07-27 23:59
Talking to Yemeni Al-Masirah TV:

MNA editor says Raeisi adm. to focus on ties with neighbors

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Editor-in-Cheif of Mehr English Department Payman Yazdani has told Al-Yemen's Masirah TV that incoming Iran president Raeisi will focus his foreign policy on relations with neighbors with economic diplomacy on his agenda.
2021-07-27 22:30
Iranian referees to officiate at CAFA U23 soccer competitions

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) has announced that two female Iranian referees will officiate matches during U-23 football competitions in Tajikistan.
2021-07-20 20:30