South Africa

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.

‘Duel’ goes to S Africa’s Durban Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Iranian short film ‘Duel’ by Mohammadreza Kheradmandan will go on screen at the 39th Durban International Film Festival in South Africa.

‘Bitter Sea’ to vie at S Africa’s Durban filmfest.

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Short film ‘Bitter Sea’ by Iranian filmmaker Fateme Ahmadi will compete at the 39th Durban International Film Festival in South Africa.

FM Zarif:

Canada's anti-Iran motion "not in line with international security"

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – In response to a motion in Canada's parliament demanding immediate cease of all negotiations on restoring diplomatic ties with Iran, Iranian FM Zarif said that these policies will harm Canada and are not in line with maintaining international peace and security.

Zarif says Iran, S Africa to forge closer coop.

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Wed. that he has held “excellent” talks with senior South African officials to forge closer cooperation between the two sides.

Iranian FM meets with South African president

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) –Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with the president of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa on Wed. to discuss the future of the nuclear deal and economic issues of mutual interest.

FM Zarif holds talks with S African counterpart

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iranian FM Zarif, heading a politico-economic delegation to South African city of Pretoria, held the 1st round of meeting with his S African counterpart Lindiwe Sisuluon on Tuesday.

FM Zarif arrives in South Africa

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, at the head of a politico-economic delegation, arrived in South African city of Pretoria on Tuesday.

Zarif to head high-ranking delegation to South Africa

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will set off on a trip to South Africa on June 12, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi announced Monday night.

Iran slams deadly attack on Shia mosque in Durban

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has strongly denounced the unfair and deadly attack on a Shia mosque in Durban, South Africa.

A TPOI official:

Iran, S Africa trade volume to hit $1bn by 2022

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – An official in charge of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) Farzad Piltan said that trade volume to be exchanged between Iran and South Africa will hit $1 billion by 2022.

Iran felicitates South Africa on Freedom Day

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani has forwarded a message of felicitation to the President of South Africa on the occasion of the country’s Freedom Day on April 27.

Zarif offer condolences over death of Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) –Iran’s foreign minister has issued a message expressing condolences on the passing of the Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife and companion Winnie Mandela.

Rouhani congratulates new S African counterpart on election

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani forwarded a message to the President-elect of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Sunday to congratulate him on his election.

Senegal envoy calls for closer ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Senegal’s ambassador to Tehran called for a strategic plan for economic cooperation between Iran and Africa and expansion of bilateral economic ties.

Foreign Minister Zarif arrives in Uganda

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif who is heading a ranking politico-economic delegation arrived in Uganda, the 2nd stop in his 3 leg African countries tour.

Zarif leaves S Africa for Uganda

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – As the second leg of his three-nation African tour, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has departed for Uganda in East Africa.