Silk Road
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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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.