South Africa

South Africa calls for peaceful resolution of tensions in Middle East

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in a phone conversation with Iranian President Hasan Rouhani called for a peaceful resolution of recent tensions in the Middle East.

Rouhani voices Iran's resolve to prevent tensions, insecurity in region

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Speaking to his South African counterpart over the phone, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said friendly states should take appropriate stances to make the US observe the law.

Trade exchange volume between Iran, S Africa at below $100mn

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Deputy Chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) for Intl. Affairs Mohammadreza Karbasi put the current volume of trade exchanged between Islamic Republic of Iran and South Africa at less than $100 million.

South Africa ready to enhance tourism coop. with Kerman province: envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – South African Ambassador to Iran, Vika Mazwi Khumalo, said that his country is ready to boost tourism cooperation with Kerman province.

Rouhani hopes S. Africa will adopt a firmer stance against anti-Iran US sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed hope that South Africa will adopt a more decisive stance against the illegitimate US actions against the Iranian nation with regard to the illegal sanctions.

Europe unable to fulfill its commitments: Zarif

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – “Unfortunately, Europe took no effective step to fulfill its [JCPOA] commitments which proves their inability. Iran’s strategic patience ended and the country reduced its commitments in three steps legally and in accordance with sections 26 and 36 of the JCPOA,” Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

Iranian, South African FMs meet in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with South African Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor in Tehran on Wednesday.

Nations should prevent Trump’s behavior from affecting bilateral ties: Larijani

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that US President Trump's measures do not have lasting effect, hence nations should prevent those adverse measures from affecting relations among them.

Amir-Abdollahian says US must change behavior towards Iran before any talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) –Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says that the Americans are not genuine about their offer of talks with Iran, stressing that they must change their behavior towards Iran in practice.

‘Golnesa’ goes to 40th Durban Filmfest. in S Africa

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Sattar Chamanigol’s debut feature ‘Golnesa’ has been accepted into the screening program of 40th Durban International Film Festival in South Africa.

By: Imrana Sheme Umar

United states of Africa for the great good

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The first come in mind is the border, religious sects, tribalism, language diversity, political affiliation, and other potential conflicts. Just by so mentioning “United States of Africa”. Let take a look at the current situation of our country individually in more details.

Iran, S Africa poised to boost defense coop.

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran's deputy minister of Defense and Chief of Defense Force Staff of South Africa met and held talks on development of defense cooperation between the two countries to achieve a long-term and strategic engagement.

S. Africa sees no limitation for direct coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – The sales director of a South African firm said despite unilateral US sanctions on Iran, his company has no limitation for direct cooperation with Iranian businesses and corporations.

Rouhani felicitates S Africa on Freedom Day

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa on the country’s Freedom Day and expressed hope for further expansion of relations between the two countries.

Iran, South Africa hold 9th political committee meeting

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The 9th Iran-South Africa’s Deputy Ministerial Working Group Meeting was held in Cape Town on Friday in the presence of the two countries’ deputy foreign ministers aimed at strengthening the Iranian-South African bilateral relations.

Iran, South Africa call for expansion of ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Iranian deputy FM Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa on Thu., calling for further development of bilateral relations.

Iran, Senegal eye increased bilateral coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Senegal Einollah Qashqavi and the director of Asia, Pacific and Middle East affairs of Senegal’s Foreign Ministry met and highlighted the need to boost bilateral cooperation.

Iran voices readiness to share scientific achievements with S Africa

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari voiced hope to share the country’s scientific achievements with South Africa in the near future.

Iran, South Africa business-tech forum kicks off in Johannesburg

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – A four-day forum on business and technology cooperation between Iran and South Africa has kicked off in South Africa's biggest city Johannesburg in a bid to boost Iranian goods exports.

In a joint statement:

EU, S Africa reiterate maintaining JCPOA

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – In a joint meeting held in Belgian capital, Brussels, late on Thursday, European Union (EU) and South African authorities emphasized on the significance of maintaining Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

By: Martin Love

A general overview of this era of discord

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Yes, it is obvious. Iran and a number of other countries would be far better off today, economically and thus socially, if the US was not militarily attacking or threatening to attack someone, somewhere, and especially in the Middle East.

Joint cultural event stresses need for expansion of Iran-Africa ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – At a one-day conference dubbed ‘Iran-Africa Cultural Dialogue’ in South Africa’s capital Pretoria, the attendees stressed the need for expansion of ties between Iran and Africa.

Iran willing to build closer ties with S Africa

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Stressing that the Islamic Republic of Iran considers South Africa as its close friend, President Rouhani said that Iran is willing to establish closer ties with the popular and democratic government of South Africa.

Iran-S Africa hold 2nd commission on defense coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Military officials from Iran and South Africa held the 2nd joint defense cooperation commission in Pretoria, South Africa, on Sunday.

Russia says BRICS after weakening US dollar status

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the media on Monday that the BRICS countries are determined to put an end to US dominance over global finance.

African Leaders Hold Summit for a Conflict-free Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 18 (MNA) – African national leaders gathered together to leave a legacy of peace to future generations of peace

Putin:

BRICS summit affirmed support for political settlement in Syria

JOHANNESBURG, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa emphasized the support for a political settlement to the crisis in Syria and fighting terrorism until its complete elimination.

Tehran to host intl. seminar on women empowerment via ICT

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The 'International Seminar on Women Empowerment through ICT’ will be held on July 29 in Tehran’s ICT Ministry Conference Center.

Iranian envoy:

US has never been more internationally isolated

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the offices of United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna said that the United Stated has never been more internationally isolated as it is today.