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Iran, Japan FMs discuss ties, regional, intl. issues on phone

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi held a telephone conversation on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of the mutual interest.

Japan ready to cooperate with Iran’s Khuzestan on environment

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Japan has expressed its readiness to cooperate with Iran’s southern Khuzestan province on the environmental issues, water management, and riverbed sands, Japan’s Ambassador to Tehran Tamaki Tsukada said.

Iran never turned away from diplomatic engagement: Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Deputy Iranian foreign minister Saeid Khatibzadeh has said that Tehran does not need to prove its good intentions as it has never turned away from diplomacy.

New Japanese FM stresses developing Tehran-Tokyo ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan’s new Foreign Minister, expressed his commitment to further strengthening the historic and friendly ties between his country and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran, Japan need to spearhead campaign to abolish WMDs

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign minister is calling on Japan to join Tehran in leading a global movement to abolish weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).

Iran FM Araghchi meets with SPF chief in Oslo

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with President of The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) Atsushi Tsunami on the sidelines of 22nd Oslo Forum on Thursday.

Iran FM Araghchi hails strengthening consultations with Japan

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has welcomed the bolstering and strengthening of consultations with Japan.

Iran, Japan senior diplomats hold consultative meeting

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The 33rd Iran-Japan Vice-Ministerial Consultation has been held in Tehran with the participation of the deputy foreign ministers for political affairs of the two countries.

Tehran, Tokyo emphasize expanding parliamentary ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Japan stressed the need to develop bilateral parliamentary ties.

Iran defeated by Japan at AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Japan beat Iran on penalty shootouts at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 quarter-final on Sunday.

Iranian FM Araghchi congratulates Japan on National Day

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sent a message to his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya, congratulating him on Japan's National Foundation Day.

Peace group from Hiroshima visits Iran's Kharg Island

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – A peace group from the Japanese city of Hiroshima have visited the Iranian island of Kharg in the south of the county in the Persian Gulf.

Japan to help Iran resolve differences with FATF: Official

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Japan has vowed to carry out efforts to help Iran advance its case in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to an Iranian deputy finance minister.

Japanese FM urges restraint amid escalating tensions in WA

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The Japanese foreign minister has held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, urging Tehran to exercise restraint amid the Israeli regime war on Gaza and Lebanon as well as the entire region.

Freestyler Rahman Amouzad wins silver in Paris Olympics

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian freestyle wrestler claimed a silver medal in the final of 65 kg in Paris Olympics on Sunday.

Iran volleyball beaten by Japan at FIVB VNL 2024

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Iran lost to Japan in straight sets (25-23, 25-22, 25-17) in their opening match in Week 2 of 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Tuesday.

Raeisi thanks football team for making people happy

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi called the head coach of the Iranian national men's football team to thank the team for making people happy after the team's victory against Japan in the Asian Cup quarterfinal.

Iran offers cooperation with Japan over Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-َbdollahian expressed Iran’s readiness to work with Japan on joint projects on the improvement of situation in Afghanistan.

Raeisi:

People support for Palestine can be seen after referendums

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian president has proposed countries including Japan hold referendums to find out how much their people support the rights of the Palestinian people.

Raeisi meets with Iraqi, Japanese PMs in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – In continuation of his talks in New York, President Ebrahim Raeisi held a meeting with the prime ministers of Iraq and Japan.

Japan down Iran to win 2023 Asian Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Japan defeated Iran in straight sets (25-20, 25-18, 25-18) on Saturday to win the title of the 2023 Asian Volleyball Championship.

Tokyo backs sanctions removal talks to revive JCPOA: Japan PM

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday that his country supports the continuation of the sanctions removal talks to revive the JCPOA and the parties returning to their commitments under the deal.

Iran begin VNL 2023 with defat against Japan

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran lost to Japan in three straight sets at the 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) opener on Tuesday.

Senior diplomat:

Promoting Tehran-Tokyo cooperation to help peace, stability

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani says that promoting Tehran-Tokyo cooperation, in addition to securing the interests of the two nations, will help to establish peace and stability.

Five Iranian children win in intl. painting contest in Japan

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Five Iranian students have won awards at the 13th Kao International Environment Painting Contest for Children.