The first debate among the six candidates of the 12th Iranian presidential election has been aired live on state television. The candidates outlined their plans for the post. They were given an equal time to garner as many votes as possible in order to win the ticket to the office. The live broadcast, which lasted for…
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated five new phases of the South Pars Gas Field on Sunday which were completed at a cost of $20 billion, local media reported. The inauguration of phases 17-21 paves the way for Iran to overtake neighboring Qatar in production from the offshore gas field which it shares with Iran, Iranian…
“The Islamic Republic of Iran was one of the first countries to recognise Moldova’s independence, establishing friendly ties with the country,” said President Rouhani on Sunday in a meeting with the President of Moldova, Igor Dodon. At the meeting that was held in Tehran, Dr Rouhani also said: “All opportunities and potentials must be tapped…
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven arrived in Tehran on Friday night 10 February 2017 and was welcomed by Iranian Minister of Industries, Mines and Trade Mohammadreza Nematzadeh. President Rouhani officially welcomes Swedish PM President Rouhani officially welcomed Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven at Sa’dabad Palace on Saturday 11 February 2017. There are ample opportunities to…
Visiting French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault says that respecting the nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is very important to Paris. After signing the deal in Vienna, it was very important to France that the JCPOA as an international deal be respected, Ayrault said at the Iran-France joint economic commission…
French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault arrived in Tehran on Monday to attend the first Iran-France joint economic commission. Ayrault is slated to visit his Iranian counterpart Zarif, President Hassan Rouhani, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and other high-ranking officials during his two-day visit. “Foreign ministers of Iran and France will convene a joint economic and trade…
The 17th World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) Convention was held in Tehran on Saturday, in the presence of President Hassan Rouhani. President at the 17th WFTGA Convention: Iran proved world that it’s the country of peace, friendship Tourism results in security, culture, integrity, interaction among nations Dialogue is the shortest and the less…
President Rouhani: Strengthening Tehran, Jakarta ties to benefit both nations TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – President Rouhani has said the strengthening of relations between Iran and Indonesia will benefit both nations and the region, adding, Tehran and Jakarta are determined to expand their cooperation. Rouhani made the remarks on Wednesday in Tehran at a joint…
Slovenian counterpart Borut Pahor was officially welcomed by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on a snowy Tuesday in Tehran. Pahor’s visit seeks to hold a number of economic and political meetings with Iranian high-ranking officials. In the official ceremony, after the national anthems of both countries being played, the two presidents reviewed the honour guards and…
President Hassan Rouhani launched the first phase production at three fields in the oil-rich Khuzestan Province, bringing its total crude output closer to pre-sanctions levels. “Oil production west of Karun must reach one million barrels per day,” Rouhani said on Sunday, referring to the North Azadegan, Yadavaran and North Yaran fields. “This is a realistic…
