Asia

President Raeisi heads for Central Asia

Nov 08, 2023 05:46

Iran's President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi on Wednesday started a tour of Central Asia that will take him to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Iran elected as new head of Asia Cooperation Dialogue

Sep 21, 2023 02:51

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has been elected as the new head of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) at the 18th Ministerial Meeting of the forum.
President Raeisi lauds Iran’s junior volleyballers on Asian championship

Jul 30, 2023 03:27

Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi congratulated the country’s volleyball players on winning the title in the 2023 Asian Men’s U-16 Volleyball Championship.
Iran defeats Uzbekistan to claim title at 2023 Asian Men’s U-16 Volleyball Championship

Jul 30, 2023 02:25

The Iranian Men's U-16 National Volleyball Team has upset the host nation to claim the top position at the conclusion of the inaugural edition of the Asian Men’s U-16 Volleyball Championship in Uzbekistan.
Iran's full SCO membership, potential BRICS accession will counter unilateralism, sanctions: FM

Jul 19, 2023 06:16

Foreign Minister says the country’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and potential accession to the BRICS group of emerging economies will promote multilateralism and counter unilateral policies, including sanctions.
Young Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers win 5 medals in Asian Championships

Jul 16, 2023 02:53

Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers showcased impressive skills and strength at the U-20 Asian Wrestling Championships in Jordan, securing five medals, including two golds.
Nearly 300 children died trying to reach Europe in 2023

Jul 15, 2023 10:03

At least 289 young boys and girls have died while crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe in the first half of 2023, a whopping two-fold surge compared to the same period last year, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported.
Iran’s tourists arrivals up 40% in June quarter: Official

Jul 12, 2023 02:36

A senior official from Iran’s Tourism Ministry (MCTH) says that tourist arrivals to the country rose significantly in the quarter to June 21 despite foreign sanctions and after a short period of recession caused by the foreign-backed street riots of late 2022.
Iran urges closer trade ties with Asians, Africans

Jul 10, 2023 04:37

Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi stressed the need to broaden economic and trade cooperation with a number of Asian and African states whose new ambassadors have taken office in Tehran.
Iran seeks deeper ties with emerging economies in Asia: Raeisi

May 25, 2023 01:18

Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi has underscored the country’s balanced cooperation with emerging powers in Asia, saying the Islamic Republic adheres to the policy of regionalism and neighborliness in its relations with various countries.