Bilateral Cooperation

Tehran, Ashgabat set $3 billion trade goal by 2028: minister

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh has proposed the development of a three-year roadmap aimed at increasing trade between Tehran and Ashgabat to $3 billion by 2028.

Tehran, Kabul emphasize expanding coop. in oil, gas sector

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s oil minister and Afghanistan’s minister of mines and petroleum on Tuesday stressed the need to expand bilateral cooperation in the fields of oil and gas.

IRICA chief:

Iran customs ready to facilitate trade with Asia–Pacific

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) says his administration is ready to contribute to trade facilitation, digital transformation, and data sharing initiatives across Asia-Pacific region.

Iran, Iraq emphasize developing joint coop. in energy field

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian and Iraqi officials stressed the need to strengthen cooperation in the fields of oil and energy.

FTA to boost Iran-EAEU trade, economic cooperation

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Implementation of an agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), an economic union of five post-Soviet states will help both sides promote trade and economic cooperation, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

Pres. Pezeshkian stresses stepped-up Iran-Uzbekistan ties

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need for strengthening relations between Iran and the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Iran ready to expand all-out cooperation with Zimbabwe

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Iran’s Minister of Labor, Cooperatives and Social Welfare Ahmad Meydari said that his ministry is ready to expand cooperation with Zimbabwe in all fields.

Iran, Qatar emphasize enhancing customs cooperation

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Customs officials from Iran and Qatar have stressed the need to expand cooperation in the field of customs affairs.

Uzbek PM arrives in Iran for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA)—Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov arrived in Iran on Sunday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest.

Araghchi arrives in Qatar for Iran-Arab World Dialogue Conf.

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Qatari capital of Doha late on Saturday to discuss bilateral ties and attend the 4th round of Iran-Arab World Dialogue Conference.

Iran, S Arabia FMs stress expanding mutual ties in all fields

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi Arabian counterpart Faisal bin Farhan emphasized the need for expanding and broadening bilateral cooperation in all fields.

After 7-year hiatus:

Tehran hosts Iran-Mongolia political consultation meeting

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The second political consultation meeting between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Mongolia was held in Tehran after a seven-year hiatus.

Taliban acting FM to visit Tehran next week for talks

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Taliban's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will visit Tehran next week at the head of a high-ranking diplomatic delegation to discuss bilateral ties and issues of the mutual interest.

Iran’s FM Araghchi departs for Pakistan for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for Islamabad on Sunday to hold talks with the high-ranking Pakistani officials.

Tehran, Ashgabat stress increased coop. in anti-drug campaign

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the Republic of Turkmenistan emphasized the need for strengthening and expanding disciplinary cooperation in the field of fighting against drug abuse.

Iran’s Ahmadian arrives in Brazil for BRICS meeting

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian has arrived in Brazil to hold talks with the Islamic Republic’s fellow members in the BRICS group of emerging economies.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Iran backs any initiative to strengthen peace, security

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran supports any move to establish and strengthen peace and security in international arenas.

Iran, Tajik interior ministers ink MoU on security coop.

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The interior ministers of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to broaden bilateral ties in the field of security.

Moscow to host 18th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The 18th meeting of Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Commission will be held in Moscow with the aim of developing cooperation between the two countries.

Iran-Uzbekistan to ink PTA to spur bilateral trade: chairman

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) says that a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) will be signed between Iran and the Republic of Uzbekistan next month.

Gen. Bagheri:

Iran’s anti-terrorism cooperation with Tajikistan on agenda

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has said interaction and cooperation between the armed forces of Iran and Tajikistan is at its highest level and is constantly growing and developing.

Xi Jinping and his "ironclad friends" from Cambodia

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – In February 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted then Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing, an appointment between the two old friends.

How China's Xi Jinping promotes China-Malaysia friendship

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Over three decades ago, when Xi Jinping, then the top official of China's southeastern city of Fuzhou, visited Malaysia on an investment promotion trip, he found himself deeply impressed by two symbolic sites.

Iran’s roads min. meets with Azeri pres. Aliyev in Baku

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, who also chairs the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee, met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku to discuss bilateral ties and economic coop.

Iran FM Araghchi to visit Algeria for talks on bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Algeria to hold bilateral talks with high-ranking officials of the African country.

Continuing neighborhood policy Iran’s priority: official

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Iran's new Assistant Minister and Director General for South Asian Affairs at the Foreign Ministry Mohammad Reza Bahrami says the neighborhood policy launched in previous Raesi administration is still a top priority for Iran.

Iran not seeking war with any country: Pres. Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran is not seeking war with any country and that nonpeaceful use of nuclear energy has no place in the country’s security and defense doctrine.

Iran, Nicaragua FMs discuss relations, intl. developments

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Nicaraguan counterpart Valdrack Jaentschke late on Friday to discuss bilateral relations and regional and international developments.

Lavrov congratulates Nowruz, hopes for stepped-up ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has sent a message to his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi to congratulate him on the arrival of Nowruz and the New Year, expressing hope for increased ties between tow sides.

China delivers second advanced submarine to Pakistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The unveiling ceremony of the second submarine built by the Pakistan Navy, named "PNS Shushuk ", was held in China on Saturday.