Diplomatic Relations

Putin calls Mongolia Russia’s decades-old ally

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Mongolia has been a friendly country and Russia's ally for decades, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Mongolian Parliament Speaker Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan.

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Iran found special place in Arab world with indep. decisions

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iran has found a special place in the Arab world during the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm and also with its independent policies in recent years, Abdallah Sennawi said.

Norway reacts to Israel hostile act against its diplomats

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway reacted to the hostile action of the Zionist regime regarding revoking the accreditation of Norwegian diplomats dealing with the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority.

Iran announces restoring diplomatic ties with Gambia

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Gambia have restored their diplomatic relations after a hiatus of about 14 years.

Iran, Gambia to restore diplomatic ties after 14 years

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Gambia say they will restore diplomatic relations based on the principle of mutual respect after 14 years of hiatus.

Azeri embassy to reopen in Iran soon: FM official

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The head of the Eurasian office of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday that the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan will reopen and resume operation in Iran in the near future.

Iran to host diplomats from 30 Asian countries for ACD summit

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iran will host a meeting of top diplomats from the Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) member states in the coming days.

Iran FM stresses more enhanced relations with Pakistan

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has underlined the need for paving the way for expansion of ties with neighboring Pakistan.

Colombia recalls envoy to Argentina amid diplomatic tension

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) - The government of Colombia recalled its ambassador to Argentina on Friday, following contentious remarks made by Argentine President Javier Milei, who labeled Colombian President Gustavo Petro a "communist murderer."

Pakistan decides to end tension with Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – After Friday's meeting of Pakistan's National Security Committee, the members of the country's cabinet agreed with the final decision of the political and military leaders to restore full diplomatic relations with Iran.

Iranian top diplomat meets Qatari counterpart in Doha

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Doha on Wednesday.

Armenia, Saudi Arabia establish diplomatic relations

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Armenia and Saudi Arabia have established official diplomatic relations, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

Iran FM to go to Geneva to continue Palestine diplomacy

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will travel to the Swiss city of Geneva in continuation of Iranian diplomatic efforts amid the Zionist regime of the Israeli regime aggression on the Gaza Strip in Palestine.

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Iran, Sudan agree to restore ties after 7 years

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Iran and Sudan have agreed to restore diplomatic relations after seven years to serve the two countries' interests.

Sudan says it will resume diplomatic relations with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Sudan said on Monday that would restore diplomatic relations with Iran, seven years after they were severed and three months after a meeting between the countries' foreign ministers.

Russian envoy slams US move to expel two Russian diplomats

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Washington provided no arguments for its decision to expel two Russian diplomats which does not do credit to American diplomacy and is, in fact, "banal revenge," Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said.

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India tells Canada to withdraw dozens of its diplomats

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – India has told Canada to withdraw around 40 diplomats from the country, according to a report published on Monday.

Syria reopens embassy in S Arabia to enhance diplomatic ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Media sources reported that the Syrian embassy in Riyadh has reopened and resumed its activities as the Syrian diplomatic delegation has returned to Saudi Arabia.

Iran, Maldives announce resumption of diplomatic ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – In a statement on Saturday, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Maldives announced the restoration of their diplomatic relations.

New Saudi ambassador arrives in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – The new ambassador of Saudi Arabia arrived in Tehran on Tuesday simultaneously with the arrival of the new Iranian envoy in Riyadh to mark that the two Muslim neighboring countries resumed full diplomatic relations.

Envoy calls for Iran-Kuwait close cooperation

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Iran's newly-appointed ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Toutounchi has said that the two neighboring nations need to back each other.

Moldova to expel 45 Russian diplomats, technical staff

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – 45 employees from the Russian Embassy, including diplomats and technical staff, will be expelled from Moldova, Igor Zakharov, advisor on communication at the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration said.

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Dynamic diplomacy underway to realize national interests

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran is proceeding with "dynamic" diplomacy and efforts to protect the national interests.

Belarusian embassy building attacked in The Hague

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The Belarussian embassy in the Netherlands said on Sunday that its building in the Hague was attacked overnight.

Tehran-Cairo symbolic flight soon amid thaw in ties

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – A symbolic direct flight is to be launched between Tehran and Cairo soon, an Iranian businessman said.

Iran, Saudi Arabia FMs exchange Eid Al-Adha greetings

TEHRAN, Jun 30 (MNA) – Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers held a telephone conversation on Thursday night during which the two diplomats exchanged greetings and congratulations on Eid Al-Adha.