Silk Road

Iran consul general in Shanghai:

IRISL plays an important role in reviving maritime Silk Road

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in shanghai Ramezan Parvaz said that Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) plays an important role in revival of maritime ‘Silk Road’.
2019-12-01 19:22
Iran to attend 2nd China Intl. Import Expo

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – The Second China International Import Expo will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, with Iranian companies attending the event.
2019-11-03 08:54
Iran among top ten countries in world heritage record

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The Officer-in-Charge of UNESCO Cluster Office in Tehran Cvetan Cvetkovski said that Iran is among top ten countries in world heritage record and it has 24 monuments on the World Heritage List.
2019-09-23 18:33
By: Iman Hamikhah

Intl. Conf. on Silk Road in Hamedan

HAMEDAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The International Conference on Silk Road was held in Hamedan, Iran in the presence of Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology, the Officer-in-Charge UNESCO Cluster Office in Tehran and representative of 11 countries on Monday.
2019-09-23 17:19
Science min.:

Silk Road way to exchange science, culture

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mansour Gholami said that the Silk Road has historically been the gateway of science, culture and trade exchange from China to Iran, Greece, and Rome.
2019-09-23 16:32
Iran's Hamedan hosts Intl. Conf. on Silk Road

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The International Conference on Silk Road is currently underway in Hamedan northwestern city of Iran in the presence of Silk Road members from 23- 29 September 2019.
2019-09-23 14:24
By: Chang Hua, Chinese ambassador to Iran

Efforts to counter terrorism and extremism in Xinjiang

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iran and China have a long history of friendly relations. Iranians are not unfamiliar with Xinjiang either, in 13th century, Saadi Shirazi, the celebrated Iranian poet, traveled to the city of Kashgar in Xinjiang and wrote a beautiful poem.
2019-07-07 22:34
Iran’s Isfahan uni., Silk-road Universities Network to expand coop.

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Director of Scientific and International affairs of the University of Isfahan said that Isfahan University will cooperate with Silk-road Universities Network (SUN) and the International Conference on Regional Economics will be held in Isfahan in this regard.
2019-05-07 18:53
ECO Silk Road Food Festival opens in Zanjan

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The 5th edition of International ECO-Silk Road Food Festival kicked off in Zanjan on Thursday and will wrap up on Sunday.
2019-04-19 19:30
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

It’s that time of year again! Nowruz, and why Iranians love it so much

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The Persian New Year celebration, known as Nowruz, begins this year on Thursday, March 21. Here is how Iranians celebrate the 13-day long holiday, and why the rite is still so popular after 3,000 years.
2019-03-21 10:13
'Tehran, Beijing having unique potentials to expand ties'

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – A member of China’s Communist Party from Gansu Province said that golden opportunities are available for China and Iran to boost ties, especially those related to the Silk Road project.
2019-03-16 18:39
By: Lu Wei

Freedom, sovereign debt, generational accounting and other myths

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – How to draw the line between the recent and still unsettled EU/EURO crisis and Asia’s success story? Well, it might be easier than it seems: Neither Europe nor Asia has any alternative.
2019-01-02 08:39
By: Ahmad Sabouri

‘Silk Road’ car racing in Semnan prov.

SEMNAN Prov., Nov. 24 (MNA) –The largest racing competition of double-wheeled cars in the country entitled ‘Silk Road’ wrapped up its work in Semnan province. The winners of the competition were announced.
2018-11-24 15:48
By: M.A. Saki

One Belt One Road seeks prosperity for all

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The Chinese People's Daily hosted the 2018 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road Media Forum on Oct. 29-30 in the city of Boao, Hainan Province. Over 200 people, including journalists and entrepreneurs, participated in the conference.
2018-10-31 21:39
Combating terrorism Muslims’ collective wish: Shanghai mosque’s Imam

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – A Muslim leader in China’s megacity of Shanghai told the Tehran Times that Muslims in China are supporting the fight against terrorism.
2018-08-09 21:00
Silk Road successful on land, sea thanks to Iran’s effective presence

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Chinese Ambassador to Iran Pang Sen said Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has done his best to maintain JCPA, adding the deal is not only in the interest of Iran, but also all countries in the region, thanks to reducing tensions and providing a good model of international accord.
2018-07-17 12:17
By: Somayeh Mokhtari

'One Belt-One Road', Silk Road’s new challenges, opportunities

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) project was proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013.
2018-07-10 22:00
By: Yasser Nazifi Gilavan

China after promoting Silk Road culture, extending media coop.

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Ms. Li Mian, the director of Communications and Media Relations at CICC (Chinese International Communication Center) said in an interview with Mehr News correspondent that joint productions of CICC are aimed to promote Silk Road Culture.
2018-07-10 09:18
By: Yasser Nazifi Gilavan

Belt and Road Journalists Forum visit to Gulangyu

GULANGYU, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Gulangyu Island was one of the tourists attractions visited by the participants of the Belt and Road Journalists Forum, during their stay in Xiamen port of China.
2018-06-27 18:52
‘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.
2018-04-07 13:10
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.
2018-03-19 14:22
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.”
2018-03-14 21:07
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.
2018-02-24 20:19
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.
2017-12-20 10:10
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.
2017-11-25 19:39
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.
2017-11-19 23:59
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.
2017-11-07 13:43
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.
2017-09-08 12:09
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.
2017-08-02 12:28
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.
2017-06-28 15:37