Hassan Ghashghavi

Iran ambassador to Spain censures Europe for inaction on JCPOA

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Spain criticized the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal (also known as JCPOA), saying they just resort to releasing statements instead of taking effective measures to save the pact.

Iran’s accredited envoy to Andorra submits credentials to Macron

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Spain and accredited Ambassador to Andorra Hassan Ghashghavi submitted his credentials to French President Emanuel Macron and co-prince of Andorra on Tuesday.

Visa-free travel to Qeshm island of Iran opened

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – According to Iranian deputy foreign minister, the nationals of 180 countries can travel to Iranian southern island of Qeshm with no need to apply for visa prior to their travel.

Iranian Deputy FM hopeful for tanker crew to survive

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy FM Ghashghavi says that required steps to get permissions have been undertaken and upon the issuance of permits Iranian rescue teams will be dispatched to the scene.

Ghashghavi:

MFA looking into state of oil tanker missing crew

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Deputy FM Ghashghavi said Sun. that Iran’s embassy in Beijing is in touch with Chinese officials to get updated on the latest condition of the 30 missing Iranian sailors after two vessels collided off China’s east coast.

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Iran after visa-free arrangement with all countries

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Ghashghavi said Iran was ready to completely remove visa requirements for arrival of all foreign nationals in the country in a reciprocal approach.

Iran, Thailand hold 4th consular meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iran and Thailand held their 4th consular meeting in Tehran on Monday, attended by consular directors from two countries.

Ghashghavi:

Iran, Canada firm on reestablishing diplomatic ties

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy FM Ghashghavi said the Canadian government has voiced eagerness to reestablish ties with Iran and the Islamic Republic is also seeking to have dignified relations with the North American country.

Iran, Portugal abolish visa for political, service passports

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Iran and Portugal have signed a document on abolition of visas for those holding political or service passports in a meeting in Tehran on Saturday.

Kerman airport ready to issue visa for tourists

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – After Iran’s Foreign Ministry opened the new visa office at Kerman International Airport on Thursday, from now on foreign tourists can directly land in Kerman and enjoy a tourist visa issued at the airport.

Ghashghavi suggests Azerbaijan Rep. to waive visa for Iranians

TABRIZ, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Deputy FM for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates' Affairs has said Azerbaijan Republic would display respect for Iranians by canceling visa requirements for Iranian travelers.

FM session addresses pres. election issues abroad

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry has hosted the 2nd session of Supervisory Body to address issues related to ballot boxes to collect Iranians’ votes in presidential elections of May 2017.

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Saudi Arabia ‘could not be sued for Mina incident’

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Deputy-FM for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates' Affairs has said Saudi Arabia could not have been sued in international court for Mina incident, legal experts say.

Deputy FM:

Trump’s travel ban against intl. rights

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Deputy FM Hassan Ghashghavi said Iran is pursuing in international communities the recent move by US President Trump on barring Iranian nationals from entering the US and will take reciprocal measures accordingly.

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Status of Hilla blast victims subject to DNA tests 

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy FM Ghashghavi has announced that DNA tests are required to identify corpses of martyred pilgrims in Hilla bombing incident.

Arbaeen pilgrimage visa still mandatory, says official

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranian Affairs Hassan Ghashghavi underlined that Iranian nationals have to provide visa to participate in Arbaeen mourning ceremony in Iraq.

Iran-Kazakhstan ties to enter new phase

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranian Affairs Hassan Ghashghavi noted Iran and Kazakhstan’s ample capacity for cooperation and ensured their ties will enter a new phase with the implementation of signed agreements.

Kazakhstan, Iran hold joint consular meeting

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iran and Kazakhstan held the 7th session of their joint consular committee on Monday in Kazakh capital Astana.

Visa for Arbaeen required for Iranian pilgrims: Iranian official

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranian Affairs Hassan Ghashghavi announced that the nationals seeking to participate in Arbaeen mourning ceremony in Iraq are required to have visas.

Iran, Romania to expand consular ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs has said Iran welcomes expansion of consular cooperation with Romania.

Iran to pursue Mina tragedy at intl. level

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranian Affairs Hassan Ghashghavi ensured international follow-up of Mina victims' rights.

8 Iranian prisoners in Armenia to be transferred to local jails

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Hassan Ghashghavi has said on Tuesday that Armenia will release eight jailed Iranians on Wednesday.

Iranian diplomats hold several meetings over Mina tragedy

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy FM, Ghashghavi recounted that Iranian ambassadors, consul-generals, and chargé d'affaires to foreign countries have held a total of 570 meetings across the world to follow up Mina tragedy.

21 Iranian convicts extradited by Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – FM deputy for consular affairs has said 21 Iranian convicts have been extradited by Afghanistan according to extradition agreement in effect since 2009.