Posts Tagged ‘keen’

Rouhani felicitates Vietnamese counterpart on re-election

Addressing President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Trần Đại Quang in a message, Dr. Rouhani expressed hope that the two countries’ ties be further deepened and developed. “I sincerely congratulate Your Excellency on your re-election as the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,” Rouhani’s message reads. Expressing satisfaction with friendly ties between Iran […]

Croatian president arrives in Tehran

Tehran, May 17, IRNA – Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovi arrived in Tehran on Tuesday for a three-day visit on the invitation of her Iranian counterpart President Hassan Rouhani. Upon arrival in Imam Khomeini International Airport, she was welcomed by the Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh. Official welcoming ceremony by Rouhani for […]

Australia to reopen trade office in Tehran

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Australian government said on Sunday it plans to allocate $5.3 million to re-launch its trade office in Tehran following a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers. According to a report carried by Dynamic Export website, Canberra will provide $5.3 million over the next four years for the reopening of […]

Iran’s ‘Bleach’ to go on screen in Canada

Written by Mehdi Koushki, a member of Leev Theater Group, Bleach recounts a true story on crime. Co-directed by Mehdi Koushki and Sahra Fathi, the play will go on stage on April 23 and 29 in Toronto and Montreal, at the invitation of the two Canadian cities’ officials, after being performed in Iran. Mahnaz Afshar, […]

Iran, Azerbaijan discuss expansion of railway cooperation

Baku, April 7, IRNA – Azeri Economy Minister Shahin Mostafaev and Managing Director of Iran’s Railway Company Mohsen Pour-Seyyed Aqaei in a meeting on Thursday discussed ways for the expansion of mutual cooperation. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the measures taken in the field of linking the two countries’ railway systems within the […]

Iran’s FM, Belgian PM meet in Brussels

The meeting was part of the top Iranian diplomat’s plans during a two-day visit to Belgium. Zarif arrived in Brussels on Sunday night at the invitation of Belgian officials. Earlier in the day, Zarif had a meeting with Janusz Lewandowski, the chair of the European Parliament’s delegation for relations with Iran. He is also going […]

Zohreh Haratian invited to FIFA women’s football and leadership conference

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Zohreh Haratian of Iran has been invited to attend the second edition of the FIFA Women’s Football and Leadership Conference. The conference will focus on promoting equality through reform, featuring high-profile figures from the world of sport, politics and business such as recently retired world champion Abby Wambach and Sylvia Schenk, an […]

Iran’s petchem output above 38 mt: Official

TEHRAN, Feb. 2 (Shana) – An industry official said that the total production from Iran’s petrochemical complexes have surpassed 38 million tons in Dec-Jan period. Ali-Mohammad Basagh Zadeh, Production Control Manager at Iran’s National Petrochemical Company said that the production was 4 percent higher than the corresponding period a year ago. “Petrochemical products’ exports rose […]

Saudi Arabia still reluctant to cut oil output, fears losing market share

Despite news of a possible OPEC meeting to stem plunging prices and curb production, the cartel remains reluctant to cut oil output, unwilling to loose markets to non-OPEC members and allowing the US shale gas come back and re-gain the ground, analysts told Sputnik. MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Saudi Arabia, the main OPEC producer, is reluctant to sacrifice […]

Iran backs Afghanistan’s push for peace

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced support for neighboring Afghanistan’s efforts to secure peace through inclusive talks among all Afghan groups. Tehran supports Kabul’s efforts to establish security and its move toward peace through negotiations among Afghan parties, Zarif said in a meeting with Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah in […]

Nigerian army confirms detention of Sheikh Zakzaky

The Nigerian army has confirmed the arrest of the country’s Shia leader Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky in the wake of a deadly attack on Shia Muslims in the northern city of Zaria. On Monday, the Nigerian army in a news conference confirmed the raid on the Shia Muslims and also the arrest of Zakzaky, with Major […]

Gambia president declares country Islamic Republic

Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh declared on Saturday his formerly secular country an Islamic republic. MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Gambia’s population of 1.8 million people is 95 percent Muslim, but no state religion was previously announced. “Gambia’s destiny is in the hands of the Almighty Allah. As from today, Gambia is an Islamic state. We will be an Islamic state that will respect […]

Three implications of Mullah Mansoor’s death for Taliban, Afghanistan

Alwaght- A faction of Taliban led by Mullah Mohammed Abdul Rasul that a month ago appointed Mullah Abdul Manan Niazi, the brother of Mullah Omar, as one of his deputies, confirmed the death of Mullah Akhtar Mansoor. The spokesman of the first deputy of the Afghanistan’s president said on Friday, “according to the latest reports, […]

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