Foreign Ambassadors

New Turkey's amb. presents credential to Amir-Aabdollahian

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Hicabi Kırlangıç, the newly appointed Turkish ambassador to Tehran presented his copy of credentials to foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday.

Russian envoy:

Iran stance on annexed regions not affect Tehran-Moscow ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iran's stance towards the Crimean peninsula and other new regions that Russia annexed does not affect Tehran-Moscow relations and the development of bilateral cooperation, the Russian ambassador to Tehran says. 

Russia expels Lativia ambassador

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry has given Latvia’s ambassador, Maris Riekstins, two weeks to leave the country.

In meddlesome move;

UK recalls ambassador from Tehran after spy execution

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – In a fresh act of interference, the British Foreign Minister announced that London will temporarily recall its ambassador from Tehran to carry out some consultations over the execution of a UK-backed spy.

China and Iran are old friends; new partners: envoy

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Chinese ambassador went to Bandar Abbass in south Iran to open his country's new consulate general in the Iranian port city during which he described the relations between the two nations as two old friends and new partners.

Iran, Japan stress boosting parl. research cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The Head of Iranian Parliament Research Center (IPRC) said that cooperation of research centers of Iran and Japan can improve the links between theoretical and practical policies between the two countries.

UK ambassador summoned to Iran foreign ministry again

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry once again summoned the UK ambassador to Tehran on Sunday to lodge a protest against the Iranian embassy in London.

FM summons Norway envoy over anti-Iran remarks

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – The Ambassador of Norway to Iran was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Director-General of West Europe Department to lodg protest against the unacceptable statements of the Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament.

New Russian envoy submits credentials to Iran FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The newly-appointed Russia’s ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Alexey Dedov submitted a copy of his credentials to the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Monday.

Iran friend of its neighbors in difficult times: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President said in a meeting with the Kuwaiti ambassador that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been a friend of its neighbors in difficult times.

Iran supports peace on Azerbaijan-Armenia shared borders

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Director of International Affairs at the Iranian parliament said Islamic Republic of Iran supports all the efforts made at various international levels in order to establish peace on Azerbaijan-Armenia shared borders.

Tehran interested in expanding ties with Abu Dhabi: FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Tehran is interested in expanding relations with all neighbors, including the UAE, the Iranian Foreign Minister said in a meeting with the new Emirati ambassador to Iran Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi.

Putin appoints Russia's new ambassador to Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Russian president has appointed Alexey Dedov as Russia's new ambassador to Iran replacing long-serving Levan Dzhagaryan.

Kuwaiti ambassador submits credentials to Iran FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The new ambassador of Kuwait to Iran submitted a copy of his credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Saturday evening.

UK FM summons Chinese envoy over Taiwan

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has summoned the Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang over Beijing's behavior towards Taiwan.

US violated all intl. resolutions on Palestinian issue: MP

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – A member of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Abbas Golroo said that United States has violated all international resolutions, laws and even international consensus on Palestinian issue.

After visit to MNA:

Ambassador stresses cooperation between Iran-China media

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – "Relationship between China and Iran's media outlets is very important and it will strengthen the mutual understanding between the two nations," according to the Chinese ambassador after a visit to Mehr headquarters.

Iran, China diplomats stress enhancing media, cultural coop.

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani and Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua held a meeting to discuss bilateral cooperation in the field of media, culture and public diplomacy.

Pres. Zelensky sacks 5 Ukrainian ambassadors, incl. to Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – In a decree on Saturday, Volodymyr Zelensky sacked five Ukrainian ambassadors to other countries, including his envoy to Tehran.

Iran uni, Nicaragua to expand medical, educational coop.

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The Ambassador of Nicaragua to Tehran emphasized the expansion of bilateral educational and medical cooperation between his country and the Tehran-based Iran University of Medical Sciences.

Russian envoy hails Iran leadership for stance on Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Paying a visit to the Vank Cathedral of Isfahan province, the Russian envoy to Tehran expressed gratitude to the Iranian leadership for a balanced and objective position on the current situation around Ukraine.

Iran Foreign Ministry summons Sweden ambassador

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned Swedish ambassador to Tehran to protest against the baseless and fabricated accusations of the Swedish prosecutor about the Islamic Republic.

Iran refutes assassination attempt on Qatari envoy

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – The Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran refuted the reports of the assassination attempt on the Qatari ambassador to Tehran.

President receives credentials of Armenia, Burundi new envoys

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has received the new ambassadors of Armenia and Burundi for separate meetings to receive their credentials.

President Raeisi:

Supporting peace, stability 'Iran principled policy'

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Supporting peace, stability, and progress has always been the principled policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the international level, the Iranian President said in the meeting with the new envoy of Montenegro. 

Iran FM receives foreign ambassadors’ credentials

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian received a copy of the credentials of a number of new foreign ambassadors to Tehran.

Iran urged to set up pharmaceutical firms in Oman

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Omani ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran announced his country’s readiness to establish Iranian pharmaceutical manufacturers in Oman.

Longstanding Tehran-Kotte ties chance to enhance interactions

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Group said that 60 years of diplomatic relations between Tehran and Kotte has created a valuable opportunity for the promotion of bilateral interactions in every field.