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TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran International Exhibition Company (IIEC) is taking several initiatives to encourage Iranian companies to participate in exhibitions and trade events in the United Arab Emirates after Iranian exporters showed increased willingness to expand their business in the UAE. An official from the company told Emirates business that currently …

TEHRAN (FNA)- The arrest of two key Taliban commanders has raised hopes among the authorities for recovering the Afghan and Iranian diplomats missing since last year, Pakistani officials said. “If the two commanders’ release can help recover the two missing diplomats, the federal government may allow authorities to go ahead …

TEHRAN (FNA)- Ecuador said the country hopes it can receive the required volume of credit from Iran to accomplish its oil projects, following rapid development of relations between Tehran and Quito. “We are asking for a credit line of $280 million, especially to invest in our pipelines. We are sure …

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iraqi transport ministry activated an agreement with Iran to operate lines for flights between the Baghdad and Najaf airports, on one hand, and the Mashhad International Airport in Iran on the other, a senior advisor for the transport minister said. “The lines between Baghdad and Najaf in …

TEHRAN (FNA)- An Iranian-chartered ship which was seized in the Gulf of Aden by Somali pirates in November was released. The ship named “Delight,” which was carrying 36,000 tons of wheat when it was hijacked, was released Friday night, the urgent reaction committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping …

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s president here on Saturday strongly condemned the performance of the United Nations in dealing with the horrific crimes of the Zionists in Gaza and called for a fundamental change in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Speaking to Basiji (voluntary forces) staff of the Presidential office on …

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi exchanged views over the phone Friday on promoting further development of bilateral relations in 2009 and international and regional issues of common concern. On the situation in the Gaza Strip, Yang said China is seriously concerned and …

TEHRAN (FNA)- The first shipment of Iranian crude oil of 65,000 metric tons arrived in Karachi on Friday to fulfill supply of local refineries. The shipment is being carried out on the fresh agreement between Iran and Pakistan on the condition of 90 days deferred payment. According to reports, the …

TEHRAN (FNA)- Kuwaiti Acting Communications Minister Abdulrahman Al-Ghunaim recently received a delegation from Iran’s Telecommunications Infrastructure Company (TIC) – Tehran’s representative in a joint sea fiber cable project between Kuwait and Iran. TIC is a leading Iranian public communications infrastructure company, sources told al-Anba. The minister invited the delegation to …

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran has decided to pay India in euros instead of US dollars for the tea it imports from this country, Tea Board of India chief Basudeb Banerjee said after returning from a three-day visit to Iran. India exports 11-12 million kg of tea to Iran every year at …