ANKARA The United States’ demand to stop trading oil with Iran is not binding for Turkey, a top Turkish official has said, adding that Turkey would only follow a United Nations decision regarding this issue. During a press meeting in Ankara on June 27, Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci noted Turkey would pay attention so that its friend Iran will not face any unfair actions due to such actions. The U.S. has told countries to cut all imports of Iranian oil by November and is unlikely to offer any exemptions, a senior U.S. Department of State official said on June 26 as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on allies to cut off funding to Iran. “The decisions taken by the United States on this issue are not binding for us. Of course, we will follow the United Nations on its decision. Other than this, we will only follow our own national interests. In addition, we will pay attention so our friend Iran will not face any unfair actions,” Zeybekci said. U.S. President … [Read more...] about US demand to stop oil trade with Iran not binding for Turkey: Minister
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Iran, Uzbekistan agree to set up joint investment committee
Tehran, Iran, June 27 By A. Shirazi - Trend: Iran and Uzbekistan have agreed to establish a joint investment committee in a bid to increase the volume of their trade transactions. Mohammad Khazaei, the director of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran, and Minister of Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khodjaev held a meeting on Wednesday, during which both sides stressed the importance of closer ties between the two nations, IRNA news agency reported on June 27. During the meeting, Khazaei proposed that a joint investment committee could be set up by the two countries, an idea which was well received by the Uzbek minister. The Iranian official added that the committee could outline a road map for further cooperation between Tehran and Tashkent in forms of finance and investment. Khazaei further said cooperating with regional countries, particularly Uzbekistan, is a top priority for the Iranian government. Khodjaev, for his turn, said the two … [Read more...] about Iran, Uzbekistan agree to set up joint investment committee
Cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Iran are expanding
By Laman Ismayilova Azerbaijan's Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfas Garayev held a meeting with the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi on June 27. At the opening of the meeting, Abulfaz Garayev said that Azerbaijan and Iran are two fraternal states that support each other in the international arena and are in solidarity on many issues. He expressed satisfaction with the level of development of bilateral ties in the field of culture. The minister recalled that last year the Days of Azerbaijani Culture in Iran were held at a high level. Seyyed Abbas Salehi, for his part, expressed gratitude for the warm welcome, adding that the main purpose of his visit is to hold the Days of Iranian Culture in Azerbaijan. He stressed that such events will give a new impetus to the development of bilateral relations, promote familiarity between cultural and art figures of two countries. It was noted that concerts with … [Read more...] about Cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Iran are expanding
Azerbaijan, Iran will make joint film
By Laman Ismayilova Azerbaijan and Iran will make a joint film as part of Days of Iranian Culture to be held in Baku on June 27 - July. The Head of Iranian Cultural Center, Asghar Farsi told journalists at a press conference, Azertag reported. "Some part of the film will be shot in Baku - the Old City and the other part in Iran. The movie will focus on love story", he said. Asghar Farsi said that cultural relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Azerbaijan are successfully developing. Countries have common culture. He stressed that after the independence of Azerbaijan, the relations between the countries are intensively developing in the political, economic and cultural spheres. Holding the Days of Culture promotes the development of mutual cultural cooperation between the two countries, the establishment of close communication and the expansion of the exchange of experience. The concerts with participation of Iranian figures of arts, exhibitions, … [Read more...] about Azerbaijan, Iran will make joint film
Iran’s supreme leader says judiciary must confront ‘those who disrupt economic security’
Iran’s judiciary must confront those who disrupt economic security, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday, according to his official website. Protests broke out in Tehran and other cities on Monday and Tuesday as merchants complained about the sharp fall in the value of the national currency, Reuters reports. A senior US State Department official said on Tuesday that Washington had told its allies to halt Iranian oil imports. A senior Revolutionary Guards commander and an advisor to the supreme leader, General Yahya Rahim-Safavi said Wednesday it is the duty of all Iranians “to work together to help the respected government and other governmental branches in solving the economic problems,” according to Fars news agency. “We must neutralize the plans of the enemy for an economic war and psychological operations,” the general said. … [Read more...] about Iran’s supreme leader says judiciary must confront ‘those who disrupt economic security’