Ties with Africa priority for 13th gov’t foreign policy
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy said that considering Africa as a priority is on the agenda of the incumbent government’s…
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Iran Khodro resumes car production in Africa
Iran Khodro, the biggest automobile producer in the Middle East, has reactivated its assembly line for production of Samand sedans in Senegal,…
Iran keen to use capacities available in Africa, Latin America: Spokesman
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said the Islamic Republic is determined to enhance its trade ties with Africa and Latin America.…
Iran ready to share COVID-19 experiences with African countries: Zarif
MNA – In a Monday Tweet, Iranian FM congratulates Africa Day, which reminds everyone of the Africans struggles against oppression. “Congratulations on…
Ties with African states very important to Iran: Pres. Rouhani
MNA – President Rouhani has said that Iran considers relations with African countries very important, adding “the Islamic Republic of Iran is…
Iran’s non-oil trade with Africa tops $670m in 10 months
Financial Tribune – Iran’s exports to African Group member states stood at $557.73 million from March 21, 2018, to Jan. 20, indicating…
Iran willing to deepen ties with African countries
MNA – President stressed that Iran is willing to deepen relations with African countries, including Mali, adding, “there are good opportunities for…
Iran’s non-oil trade with Africa hits $600m
Financial Tribune – Iran’s exports to African states stood at $513.51 million from March 21 to Dec. 21, indicating a 6.86% increase,…
ME, Africa, main target markets of Iran’s IT firms
MNA – Rouhollah Estiri, the director general for international business affairs of the Directorate for Science, said that Middle East and Africa…
Iran ups exports to Africa by 17 percent
FNA – A senior Iranian trade official announced that the country has increased its exports to the African states to a considerable…
Iran to export agri. bio-fertilizers to Africa
MNA – Vice Presidency’s Director of Biotechnology Development Department Mostafa Ghanei said that agricultural bio-fertilizers produced in the country will be exported…
Joint cultural event stresses need for expansion of Iran-Africa ties
MNA – At a one-day conference dubbed ‘Iran-Africa Cultural Dialogue’ in South Africa’s capital Pretoria, the attendees stressed the need for expansion…
Iran’s vice-president heads for E. Africa
IRNA – Iran’s vice-president for science and technology, heading a high-level delegation including heads of 45 knowledge-based companies, departed Tehran for east…
Iran eyeing “oil for gold” barter plan with Africa
Press TV – As US sanctions against Iran loom large, the country is looking for potential solutions to maintain trade with other…
Zarif: Iran-Africa ties beyond political relations
IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that Iran-Africa ties are beyond political relations, as Iran has always given…
Larijani: Iran policy to promote ties with African states
IRNA – Majlis (parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani said on Saturday that Iran intends to expand its ties with African states, so it…
Africa ties Iran priority: First VP
IRNA – Expansion of relations with African nations is among Tehran’s foreign policy priorities, said Iran’s First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri on…
Zarif back home from African tour
IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif returned home late on Friday, wrapping up his five-day African tour. His three-leg African tour…
President in a meeting with Tanzanian Foreign Minister: Deepening ties with African countries a key principle in Iran’s foreign policy
president.ir- The president welcomed development of relations with African countries as a key principle in foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of…
Iran to launch 1st TV channel for Africa
MNA – Islamic Republic of Iran’s Hausa Satellite Television, Hausa TV, which is Iran’s first television channel dedicated to Africa, will soon…
Cooperation with Africa key to fight against terror: Iran
IFP- Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the role African countries can play in the global fight against terrorism and extremism. Speaking…
Iran voices readiness for tech exports to Africa
MNA – Iranian Minister of Information and Communication Technology voiced Iran’s readiness to export technical and engineering services related to ICT to…
Iran calls for boosting cooperation with Africa
FNA- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Tuesday voiced his country’s readiness to broaden mutual cooperation with African nations. “Iran has…
Parliament Speaker: Iran seeking to broaden relations with African States
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underlined that Tehran has always prioritized expansion of ties with African countries. “After the victory…
Rouhani: Ties with Africa ‘strategic for Iran’
TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Hassan Rouhani has received Côte d’Ivoire foreign minister who is visiting Tehran to address possibilities of…
Why Iran must attach importance to Africa?
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif recently headed a big economic delegation on a four-nation, six-day tour of West Africa, which was…
Iran to open commercial centers in Africa
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iran plans to open commercial centers in Africa, said Director General of Branches Affairs of Iranian Trade Promotion Organization Reza…
Iran to deliver technical, engineering services to Africa
TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian trade minister has announced the country’s readiness to provide African infrastructure projects with technical and engineering…
Three African states to get Iranian LNG
The Islamic Republic of Iran has commenced exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to three African countries. Esmaeel Hasham Firouz, the export-import…
Iran exports LPG to Africa by using ISO tank containers
TEHRAN, May 14 (Shana) – Iran started export of its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to African countries by using ISO tank…
Iran favors closer ties with African nations: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Iran attaches great significance to friendly relations with African nations, including Togo. In a…
Iran, Africa to boost labor ties
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy labor minister and AU Commissioner for Social Affairs have emphasized expansion of relations in the…
Iran launches gas oil exports to Africa
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – NIOPDC managing director has announced the beginning of gas oil exports to African countries. Managing Director of…
Rouhani highlights African position in Iran’s diplomacy
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iran attaches special importance to bilateral relations with African countries, said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. “Africa is holding a special…
Envoy: Iran to grow rice, wheat in Africa
Iran is reportedly looking to lease land in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania for large-scale food production to serve local and export markets.…
Deputy FM: Iran sees no limit for broadening ties with Africa
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in a meeting with Niger’s visiting Mining and Industrial Development Minister Omar Hamidou…
Iran welcomes expansion of ties with Africa: Rouhani
Tehran, Sept 28, IRNA – Iran welcomes expansion of relations with African nations including its bilateral ties with Senegal, said President Hassan…
Africa among Iran’s priorities for economic ties: FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined that the Islamic Republic attaches importance to trade and economic ties with…
Zarif: Iran ready to expand cooperation with Afghanistan to promote stability
Tehran, Jan 6, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that Iran is ready for expansion of cooperation with Afghanistan…
Africa top priority of Iran’s foreign policy: Zarif
Tehran, Dec 28, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday that relations with Africa are top priority of Iran’s foreign…