Biggest Conference on Central Asian Regional Cooperation Wraps Up
TASHKENT – The International Conference Central Asian Connectivity: Challenges and New Opportunities wound up yesterday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The two-day international conference discussed ways of boosting security and economic cooperation between Central Asian countries which kicked off on Tuesday in the capital of Uzbekistan. The conference, themed “Interconnectivity in Central Asia: Challenges and New Opportunities,” […]
Operation of 3 phases of Persian Gulf Star Refinery ‘great achievement’
President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the operation of three phases within two years is a great achievement and the symbol of Iranian nation’s capabilities and progress. Pointing to the inauguration of third phase of the gas condensate plant, known as the Persian Gulf Star Refinery in the southern city of Bandar Abbas, Rouhani said in […]
Iran’s regional power induces jealousy in some: VP Jahangiri
Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri said Iran’s strong regional presence has induced jealousy in some countries which seek to undermine the Islamic Republic’s influence. Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri made the remark in a national conference on the country’s scientific progress on Tuesday. “The status of Iran has induced jealousy in some countries which seek […]
Int’l Conference on Central Asia Kicks off in Tashkent
TASHKENT – The International Conference “Central Asian Connectivity: Challenges and New Opportunities” opened yesterday in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan. The ceremony was inaugurated by a speech from Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov. Addressing the conference, Kamilov pointed to the current situation in the region especially after the previous meeting of leaders of the Central Asian […]
Common interests led to boost in Iran-China coop.: Larijani
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, who is in Beijing atop a high-ranking politico-economic delegation, said common interests between Iran and China have resulted in a growth in bilateral cooperation. Larijani made the remark upon arrival at the Beijing airport on Tuesday morning. The two-day visit is made at the invitation of Li Zhanshu, chairman of the […]
Ties with China ‘most strategic’ for Iran: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that ties with China is the most strategic for Iran among relations to other world countries. He made the remarks Tuesday in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing. China is an important country for Iran and its foreign policy, said Zarif, adding that the […]
Leader warns of Europe’s attempts to ‘trick’ Iran
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has warned Iranian officials not to be deceived by Europe and cause problems for the country. On the anniversary of the Popular Uprising of the People of Tabriz, which took place on February 18, 1978, thousands of people from the East Azerbaijan province met with Ayatollah Khamenei this morning. […]
Iran exporting radiopharmaceuticals to 15 countries: Salehi
Iran is among leading countries in developing and producing radiopharmaceuticals and is exporting this kind of medicine to 15 different countries, said Iran nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi. “Iran is one of the leading countries in West Asia in the production and the development of new radiopharmaceuticals. And now domestically-produced radiopharmaceuticals are being exported to […]
Rouhani inaugurates phase III of Persian Gulf Star Refinery
President Rouhani launched phase III of Bandar Abbas Gas Condensate Refinery (also called the Persian Gulf Star Refinery) and a project to enhance productivity of Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery on Monday. The projects are being launched on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. Construction of the Persian Gulf Star […]
‘Those who think US, Zionism can provide them with security are wrong’: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that those regional countries who think that US and Israeli regime can ensure their security are wrong. He made the remarks Sunday while addressing the people of Bandar Lengeh in Hormozgan province, southern Iran. Iran wants to establish brotherly ties with all countries of the region, he said, adding, “we […]