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Zarif Seeking Enhancing Iran, Croatia Ties

reporter 1222 — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 09:10:38 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated his Croatian counterpart on re-appointment for a new term, hoping for the promotion of relations between Iran and Croatia in various fields.

In a message on Sunday, Zarif hailed the recent successful parliamentary election in Croatia and congratulated Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlic Radman on his re-appointment.

“Considering the very good ties between the two countries and the diverse capacities available, I hope we would witness further promotion and dynamism of the bilateral relations in all political, economic, and cultural fields,” the top Iranian diplomat said.

The 2020 Croatian parliamentary election took place on July 5. The conservative Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) party consolidated its power after winning 66 seats in the European country’s 151-seat parliament.

Back in May, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a congratulatory message for his Croatian counterpart Zoran Milanovic on the Statehood Day of Croatia, calling for the expansion of cooperation with the European nation in various fields.

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Iran, Iraq Ties to Boost in All Fields: Envoy

reporter 1222 — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:55:19 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi said the Islamic Republic and neighboring Iraq have plans to boost ties in all areas.

In a post on his Twitter account, Masjedi said Tehran is fully prepared to welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi and his delegation on Tuesday.

The envoy also noted that the two Muslim neighbors are going to broaden ties in all fields.

“The borders of the two countries are borders of friendship and mutual cooperation,” Masjedi noted.

Prime Minister of Iraq will pay a visit to Iran with a ranking political and economic delegation on Tuesday before travelling to the US.

In his two-day visit, Kadhimi is scheduled to hold meetings with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri, and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.

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Iran, Tajikistan Stress on Boosting Ties

reporter 1222 — Thu, 07 May 2020 09:18:50 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iran President Hassan Rouhani and Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon underlined the need for strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries.

In a telephone conversation on Wednesday, the presidents of Iran and Tajikistan congratulated each other on the arrival of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and wished the acceptance of the worship of the two nations in this month.

Rouhani and Rahmon discussed the latest state of ties and cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan in various fields.

They stressed the historical, religious, and cultural common grounds between the two nations and the friendly and brotherly relations between the two governments, and called for further developing cooperation and relations.

They also referred to the outbreak of the coronavirus and the difficulties and problems it has created for most countries in the world and stressed the need for efforts and interaction between officials of the two countries to develop cooperation and share experiences in combatting the disease.

The two sides also highlighted the importance of the efforts of the two countries’ officials to restore trade and economic relations to the previous routine with full observance of health protocols, adding that the two nations and the two governments of Iran and Tajikistan have always been, and will be, together.

Referring to Iran’s success in the production of coronavirus diagnostic kits and other equipment needed to fight the coronavirus, Rouhani said, “We are ready to meet the needs of Tajikistan (in the coronavirus battle) as much as possible as a friendly and brotherly country.”

Rahmon praised Iran’s success in the fight against coronavirus and the government’s wise management of the crisis, and said, “Increasing relations and cooperation with Iran is one of the key policies of Tajikistan in its foreign relations.”

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Iran ready to expand ties with Uganda

reporter 1222 — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:01:48 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani described relations between Iran and Uganda very good and based on mutual respect and said, “we are ready to develop bilateral relations in all fields without any restrictions and use all capacities and capabilities in the two countries in the direction of friendly relations.”

Speaking with the President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday in a telephone conversation, Rouhani referred to the outbreak of coronavirus in the world and creating difficult conditions for citizens of the countries, adding, “all countries should cooperate against this disease and special global conditions must affect the relations among countries so that some countries do not continue their illegal actions.”

He said that global relations are based on the principle that everyone is committed to international rules, adding, “unfortunately, despite the difficult conditions caused by the outbreak of coronavirus, we continue to see the intensification of US sanctions against the Iranian people, and they have even violated international rules and regulations in the field of delivering medicine and humanitarian aid.”

During the phone call, the President of Uganda referred to the US’ illegal actions against Iran, and said, “we believe that in this hard condition, human relations must be the priority, peaceful coexistence must be promoted, and discords be settled through political ways”.

Yoweri Museveni also described the relations between the two countries as good and friendly and emphasized the development and deepening of relations between Iran and Uganda in all fields.

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Khalid Al-Jarallah: Kuwait, Iran relations continues

reporter 1222 — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:03:39 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Kuwaiti Deputy FM Khalid Al-Jarallah stressed that his country’s ties with Iran are continuous.

In reply to a question regarding the recent meeting between Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference, Al-Jarallah said there is continued communications with Iran and visits by Iranian officials to Kuwait, Elnashra reported.

He noted that it is normal that the two ministers hold meetings, describing their talks as “positive and constructive”.

Khalid Al-Jarallah said the two ministers touched upon the situation in the region and the ties between the two countries.

“We think that these meetings are good for the region and improving the situation,” he stressed.

Al-Jarallah reiterated Kuwait’s continued mediation to reduce tensions in the Persian Gulf region, saying “we are hopeful that the situation will be resolved.”

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Annual shipping capacity at 12.5 million tons; Iran says

reporter 1222 — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:59:12 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – The deputy head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation Jalil Eslami announced the annual shipping capacity of the country to stand at 12.5 million tons.

According to him, in the current Iranian calendar year (as of March 21, 2019- present-day), 14 million cubic meters of water areas ending to ports have been dredged.

“Some 16 million person trips have been made through Iran’s waters this year,” he added.

The official also informed that due to US sanctions, Iran is to use its domestic capability to manufacture vessels.

As reported earlier, some $750 million worth of money, out of financial resources of the National Development Fund of Iran (NDFI), will be earmarked for manufacturing ships in the country.

According to data released by the Alphaliner website in April 2019, the Iranian shipping lines (IRISL Group) have improved its ranking from the previous 21 to 19 among the top 100 container/liner operators in the world.

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Zarif, world leaders discuss ties, issues in Munich

reporter 1222 — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 04:49:44 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday held talks with foreign officials, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

In a statement read in Munich Security Conference, Zarif said the two sides “exchanged views on issues of mutual interest”.

According to the Canadian Press, Trudeau joined the scheduled bilateral meeting between the foreign ministers to reinforce Canada’s demands for “transparent investigation” into how a Ukrainian jetliner crashed near Tehran moments after takeoff.

The Ukraine International Airlines plane went down on January 8 after it was “unintentionally” targeted by Iranian air defense, killing all 176 people on board.

The plane, en route to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, was carrying 176 people from several countries, including 57 Canadians.

Iran has said it aims to analyze the black boxes of the Ukrainian airliner, rejecting requests from Ukraine and Canada to send them abroad for examination.

Champagne said Friday’s meeting moved the needle on progress to get Iran to ship the recorders to France which has the necessary equipment to analyze the contents of the flight data and cockpit voice recorders.

Zarif also attended a separate meeting with his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto as well as Czech Foreign Minister Tomas Petricek.

In another meeting, Zarif held talks with the representatives of The Elders, an international non-governmental organization that was founded by anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

The 56th Munich Security Conference kicked off in the southern German city of Munich on Friday and runs through Sunday.

The annual conference, known as the “Davos” of global security and political events, has been an important forum for top officials to discuss major issues facing the world since its inception in 1963.

The theme this year is “Westlessness,” the loss of the common standing of what it means to be part of the West.

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China, Iran mutual trade to boom

reporter 1222 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:02:35 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – In a press conference on Wednesday, Chinese Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Chang Hua named China as the biggest trade partner of Iran adding that the two countries are to witness spring in their mutual trade.

In the press conference at the place of the Chinese embassy in Tehran, the envoy briefed reporters about the outbreak of coronavirus and answered various questions with regards to Iran and China mutual trade.

He, in particular, hailed the stance of the Islamic Republic of Iran towards the issue underlining that FM Zarif has been the first foreign minister among world countries who have announced support for China.

The Ambassador also expressed gratitude for Iranian foreign ministry’s stances and support besides other Iranian officials including Health Minister Saeed Namaki and Tourism Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan.

The Chinese ambassador referred to the recent tweets of FM Zarif and those of Iranian foreign ministry’s spokesperson Abbas Mousavi as good examples of Iran’s support for China under the present tough conditions.

He named the stance of Iranian officials and media as “impartial and fair”.

He also thanked those Iranian people and children who have announced their support for China via their tweets or video clips on social media.

Lamenting about the US stance towards the virus outbreak in China and measures done by the Chinese government, he said, “China feels responsible for its people and does the same about all people in the world.”

“In the last days of January, WHO managing director visited China and hailed our measures in combating and curbing the virus,” Hua said, “He hailed China’s measures as an example for the world of coping with a contagious disease.”

“China is against the US abuse of the situation,” he underlined.

“The American officials have made irresponsible remarks,” he said.

He quoted Iranian health minister saying “a virus does not know borders,” adding, “I hope the one or two countries to cooperate with China facing the situation instead of abusing it.”

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Iran, Pakistan suggest unity in Islamic world

reporter 1222 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 09:02:38 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi have rejected the so-called US “deal of the century” and highlighted the necessity of maintaining unity in the Islamic world.

In a phone conversation on Monday, Iran and Pakistan officials said that unity and integrity in the Islamic world are essential to support Palestine.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the general provisions of the plan at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his side on January 28.

The White House claimed that the plan is the most serious, realistic, and detailed plan ever presented, one that could make Israelis, Palestinians, and the region safer and more prosperous.

“This Vision is just the first step and provides the basis for historic progress toward peace. The United States hopes this Vision will lead to direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians,” it added.

Politicians and analysts say that Trump is formally trying to give the Palestinian lands to Israel through his proposed plan.

Palestinian leaders, who were absent during the announcement and had rejected the proposal even before its release, denounced the plan as “a new Balfour Declaration” that heavily favored Israel and would deny them a viable independent state.

At their emergency meetings, both the Arab League and the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have rejected the deal of the century.

The 57-member OIC, which held its summit on Monday to discuss the plan in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, said in a statement that it “calls on all member states not to engage with this plan or to cooperate with the U.S. administration in implementing it in any form”.

The meeting of the body came two days after the Arab League said, “It does not meet the minimum rights and aspirations of Palestinian people.”

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called the U.S. proposal the “slap of the century”.

Sabah Zangeneh, former Iran’s representative at the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has said that the so-called peace plan does not enjoy international support.

In an interview with IRNA published on Saturday, Zanganeh described the deal of the century as “dangerous” which can throw international order into disarray.

Expressing concerns over the consequences of the plan, he said, “Apparently, this plan is supposed to boost the economy in the region. However, in fact, it will cause challenges to the regional economy.”

In a series of tweets, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif castigated the plan.

“The so-called ‘Vision for Peace’ is simply the dream project of a bankruptcy-ridden real estate developer,” Zarif said.

The foreign minister added the plan was a “nightmare for the region and the world and, hopefully, a wake-up call for all the Muslims who have been barking up the wrong tree.”

Zarif also said the plan is “sleepwalking into a catastrophe” and likened it to “highway to hell”.

The foreign minister also said Muslims must “wake up” to this plot as the United States has proven that it has never been an “honest broker” in mediation between the Palestinians and the Zionist regime of Israel.

“We Muslims need to wake up: The U.S. never was—and can never be—anything resembling an honest broker.”

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Iran Starts Flights to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan

reporter 1222 — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:11:28 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – The Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan announced on Monday that an Iranian airline has launched flights between the capitals of the two countries as well as Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.

Iran’s Varesh Airlines operated the Tehran-Dushanbe-Bishkek flight on Monday, according to the Iranian Embassy in Dushanbe.

Thanks to efforts by the embassy, the move to launch the flight between Iran, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan were made to ease the travels of the three countries’ nationals.

Last year, direct flights between Iran’s holy city of Mashhad and the Tajik capital of Dushanbe were launched in a bid to boost bilateral relations between the two countries.

Iran’s Embassy in Tajikistan expressed hope that the number of direct flights between the two countries will increase in the future.

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