National document on age-friendly environment takes effect
The national document for creating age-friendly environments across the country has taken effect, Mojgan Rezazadeh, the head of the secretariat of the National Council of the Elderly, has announced.
Iran’s sponge iron export increases 180%
The export of Iran’s sponge iron increased by 180 percent during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) announced.
Iranian transport minister visits Armenia to pursue expansion of ties
Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mehrdad Bazrpash traveled to Armenia on Monday to meet the country’s senior officials and discuss ways of expanding trade and transit ties between the two countries, IRNA reported.
Iran proposes to set up joint fund with UNEP, ICESCO
Ali Salajeqeh, head of the Department of Environment, has suggested establishing a joint fund with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
Designating Gandoman as Wetland of International Importance on agenda
Being rich in biodiversity and home to many valuable species, Gandoman wetland in the southwest of the country is projected to be designated by the Department of Environment as a Wetland of International Importance.
Environment ministers of Islamic nations condemn Israel’s inhumane attacks on Gaza
Environment ministers attending the ninth conference of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in a declaration condemned Israel for inhumane and brutal attacks on the Gaza Strip.
Health minister urges WHO to take serious measures to help Palestinians
Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi held a phone call with Ahmed al-Mandhari, the World Health Organization director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, urging him to take serious measures to help Palestinians under Israeli attacks.
Decent work, social protection needed for eradication of poverty
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, celebrated annually on October 17th, aims to promote understanding and dialogue between people living in poverty and the wider society.
Israeli supporters complicit in atrocities committed against Palestinians, Raisi says
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has noted that Israeli supporters, especially the United States, are partaking in all of Israel’s atrocities committed against the Palestinian people.
Rural women’s role in sustainable development
Rural and nomadic women play a pivotal role not only in the family welfare but also in the country’s sustainable development.