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2018-04-07 13:10

‘Silk Road’ train carrying foreign tourists arrives in Isfahan

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The ‘Silk Road’ train carrying foreign tourists arrived in the tourist city of Isfahan in central Iran on Friday evening.

2018/03/19

By H.E. Mr. PANG SEN

Belt, Road Initiative and China-Iran cooperation

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) –Over the past two weeks, the National People’s Congress of China (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) were held in Beijing, China. In addition to reviewing policies relating to crucial domestic economic and social developments, the gatherings also decided on the amendment of the Constitution, election of new leadership of the state, reform of governmental structure as well as legislation on anti-corruption matters.

2018-03-14 21:07

Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran's FMs to talk 'Silk Road'

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım on March 14 said the foreign ministers of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Iran will meet in Baku to evaluate regional developments and discuss “regional cooperation.”

2018-02-24 20:19

By: Vahid Pourtajrishi & Tayyebeh Vakilotojar

CPEC, geo-strategic and economic significance

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is of prime importance for Pakistan as it can act as the game changer boosting the economic and geopolitical role of Pakistan in the questions of the region.

2017-12-20 10:10

Official:

‘Silk Road summit aired investment options in Iran’

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Seyed Reza Aghazadeh, Iran's commercial attaché in China, said several advantages of foreign investment in Iran had been examined at the international Silk Road summit held last week in Beijing.

2017-11-25 19:39

Philippines pushing for Shia-Sunni dialogue

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) –The special envoy of Philippine President Duterte for intercultural dialogue, is pushing for talks between Sunni and Shia Muslims, no matter how “difficult”, “slim” and “almost impossible” it may sound.

2017-11-19 23:59

Energy Scholar:

Global economy to benefit from Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan integration

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Energy scholar at the Middle East Institute, Rauf Mammadov believe Global economy will benefit from economic integration of Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan in the important region located on crossroads of China’s One Road, One Belt Policy.

2017/11/07

By: Pang Sen

Create new era, share new future

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) provides new opportunities for our bilateral cooperation with Iran, writes Ambassador of China to Iran, Mr. Pang Sen.

2017-09-08 12:09

Iranian railways:

1st Yinchuan-Tehran freight train starts travel

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The first Yinchuan-Tehran freight train started its travel into Tehran from China on September 5 and will arrive in the destination after 15 days.

2017-08-02 12:28

Iran, China to facilitate visa issuance

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Head of Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce Asadollah Asgaroladi has called for resolving visa issues between Iran and China.

2017-06-28 15:37

Kharrazi:

Iran planning expanded links with regional states

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iranian official Kamal Kharrazi voiced Iran’s readiness to play an effective role in New Silk Road project, adding the country has macro plans for expanding connections between regional countries.

2017-05-22 18:52

Sharif, Shanghai universities ink MoU in OBOR Forum

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The head of the Sharif University of Technology and chairperson of the Board of Directors of Shanghai University in East China inked a MoU on Monday in Beijing.

2017-05-13 10:53

Iran's UN envoy:

Belt-Road Initiative good for Iran, ME and world

UNITED NATIONS, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian envoy to the UN Gholamali Khoshroo in an interview with China's Xinhua on Wed. warmly praised the Belt and Road Initiative, saying it is good for Iran, the Middle East and the rest of the world.

2017-05-13 10:10

Economy min. in China for ‘New Silk Road’ summit

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Economy Minister Ali Tayebnia has arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing on Sat. to take part in the ‘New Silk Road’ summit formally known as the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’.

2017-03-23 12:16

VIDEO: “Iran’s cultural diversity very interesting”

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Finnish Ambassador to Iran Harri Kämäräinen spoke about his beautiful experiences in Iran.

2017-02-13 10:07

Yo-Yo Ma ensemble wins Grammy for ‘Sing Me Home’

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Cello virtuoso Yo-Yo Ma and his ensemble ‘Silk Road’ of which Iranian Kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor is also a member won a Grammy for ‘Sing Me Home’ on Sunday.

2017-01-12 12:26

Political analyst:

Under Trump, US-China trade may suffer

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – An international relations analyst has said Donald Trump’s coming to the White House would create uncertainties in the currents of global trade, where trade with China may suffer significantly.

2016-09-10 10:25

Head of WIIW:

Iran central part of Silk Road

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Austrian President of International Institute for Peace (IIP) has said Chinese effort to revive classical Silk Road is unlikely to incite animosity from European countries.

رونمایی از المان کاروان جاده ابریشم در قزوین

2016-09-05 13:52

Silk Road Caravan edifice erected in Qazvin

QAZVIN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Minou Sq. in Qazvin has seen a new edifice marking Silk Road caravans, erected during a ceremony of Silk Road cities’ mayors on Monday.

2016-09-03 21:29

Velayati:

Iran welcomes Silk Road revival

QAZVIN, Sep.03 (MNA) – Iran’s city of Qazvin has hosted the 11th meeting of Silk Road Cities’ Mayors with mayors of over 200 cities participating.

2016-08-15 13:41

Iran, China ink transport MoU

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – An RMTO official, while pointing to Iran’s role in the Silk Road, said a cooperation agreement in the field of transport has been sealed between Iran and China.

2016-07-07 14:28

Political analyst:

Iran-India ties largely unscathed by any US influence

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – An international relations analyst has told Mehr News India and Iran would prosper through working together even if both countries espouse different political powers in the region.