UK warns France over vessel detention
A British government spokesman has strongly condemned as “unjustified” threats emerging from France that Paris will take further action amid an ongoing dispute. A fishing vessel belonging to the UK was seized by France and its captain charged, while another has been issued with a fine. A UK government minister has warned France that “two can play at that game.”
‘Reducing water consumption in agricultural sector a priority of energy ministry’
Iranian Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian has said reducing consumption in the agricultural sector is his ministry’s priority in the water management area, IRIB reported on Tuesday.
China is on par with U.S. on all fronts: researcher
A Pakistani researcher believes that Beijing can compete with Washington in military power, highlighting China’s economic rise.
22% of renewable water resources lost in 30 years
Iran’s renewable water resources have decreased from 130 billion cubic meters to about 102 billion cubic meters in less than 30 years, showing a 22 percent decline, deputy minister of energy for water and wastewater, has said.
Iran plans to double non-oil exports in 4 years
Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Alireza Peyman Pak has said plans are underway for doubling the country’s non-oil exports over the next four years, the TPO portal reported.
Turkish lira at new low after Ankara’s tensions with West
Turkey's national currency lira has plunged to a new record low following President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s comments amid rising tensions between Ankara and the West.
Tehran, Minsk Pursuing Revival of Joint Projects
Iran and Belarus are trying to revive the previous joint projects and to focus on new investments, too.
Money Transfer the Major Obstacle for Iran-Turkey Trade
Secretary of Presiding Board of Tabriz Chamber of Commerce Mr. Reza Kami says the major obstacle in way of trade between Iran and Turkey is the transfer of money and emphasized that joint venture and joint production is the best way for expanding trade ties between the two countries.
Tehran, Brasilia Urged to Seriously Pursue Barter Trade
During a webinar held last week, Iran and Brazil were urged to seek seriously barter trade to increase their bilateral trade.
OSCE/ODIHR: Uzbekistan Presidential Elections in Uzbekistan Held Under Improved Electoral Legislation
The members of the Mission of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE/ODIHR) admit that the current electoral legislation fully complies with international standards.