Iranian First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said given the collapse of Daesh (also known as ISIS or ISIL) in Iraq and Syria, efforts should be made to prevent Africa from turning into a base for extremist groups. “Given the defeat of Daesh in Iraq and Syria, we (should have) cooperation and synergy to not let […]

TEHRAN – Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri left Tehran for Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, to attend the fourth summit meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). During his stay in Bolivia, Jahangiri is expected to hold bilateral meetings with members of other participating countries on a range of issues, including gas and […]

TEHRAN – Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri announced that the country plans to open a European Union (EU) office in the capital, Tehran, in a bid to boost bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic and the 28-nation bloc. Speaking at a meeting with EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan in Tehran on […]

TEHRAN – First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has confirmed his attendance to the 4th meeting of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) which is due to be held from November 21 to 24 in the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz, Tasnim reported. According to Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Huanacuni, officials from Equatorial Guinea, Venezuela and Paraguay have […]

TEHRAN  – Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri arrived in the Iraqi city of Najaf on Thursday to attend an annual procession of Shiite Muslims in commemoration of Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS). Heading a delegation, including Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Masoud Soltanifar, Jahangiri has travelled to […]

TEHRAN – Senior Advisor to the Leader of Islamic Revolution for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati announced that Iran’s 1st VP Es’hagh Jahangiri is due to visit Syria in near future. Speaking among reporters, following his meeting with Syrian PM Khamis, Velayati said Mr. Jahangiri will consult with Syrian authorities on the all-out relations between Iran […]

Iranian First VP Es’hagh Jahangiri, expressed his condolences over the martyrdom of the border guards in Chaldoran’s border area. The border guards were martyred in an armed conflict with terrorist groups in Chaldoran region, West Azerbaijan province. “The tragic martyrdom of Iran’s brave border guards in Chaldoran region by armed terrorists grieved the Iranian nation,” […]

TEHRAN – Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has asked his colleagues in the government to be tolerant of journalists’ criticism. He made the remarks on Saturday during an opening ceremony for the 23rd Press Exhibition at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran. He said that the government deems the independent press media useful for both itself and […]

TEHRAN – First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri on Saturday and after inauguration of the 23rd Press and News Agencies Exhibition paid a visit to Iran News English daily pavilion. MR. Jahangiri visited Sokhan Gostar Institute pavilion which is the publisher of Iran News English and Sobh- Eghtesad Persian dailies. He was accompanied by Culture and […]

TEHRAN – First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri announced on Saturday that Iran’s annual non-oil exports currently stand at $47 billion and the country is hopeful that the figure will hit $100 billion per annum in the future, Tasnim news agency reported. He made the remarks addressing the 21st ceremony on the National Exports Day at the […]