ECO Chamber News (3410)
Wednesday, 17 May 2017 08:26
Jahangiri quits presidential race in favor of Rouhani
Jahangiri quits presidential race in favor of Rouhani Tehran, May 16, IRNA – Presidential candidate Eshaq Jahangiri released a statement on Tuesday announcing his withdrawal from the presidential race. Jahangiri said he will do his utmost to back Hassan Rouhani for reelection on May 19 elections. He urged all his…
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 15:43
OIC General Secretariat Condemns the Violence in the Central African Republic
OIC General Secretariat Condemns the Violence in the Central African Republic 15/05/2017- The OIC General Secretariat expressed its strong condemnation of the acts of violence perpetrated at Bangassou in Central Africa, by Anti Balaka militias, on 12-13 May 2017, which claimed the lives of dozens of dead among Muslims and…
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 13:43
Persian language key role in boosting Iran-Pak ties discussed in Rawalpindi
Persian language key role in boosting Iran-Pak ties discussed in Rawalpindi Islamabad, May 16, IRNA - Iranian Culture Centre (Khana-e-Farhang) in Pakistan’s Rawalpindi city organized a seminar to highlight the importance of Persian language for promotion of bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan. The seminar was held in the…
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 13:38
Iran to have active role in Modern Silk..
Iran to have active role in Modern Silk Road Project Beijing, May 15, IRNA – Finance Minister Ali Tayyeb-Nia hailed Iran’s remarkable place in the project to revive modern Silk Road known as ‘One Belt-One Road’, saying that Tehran will have active participation in the major project. Talking to…
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 11:25
No media report allowed for or against
No media report allowed for or against presidential candidates as of Thursday Tehran, May 16, IRNA – The Election Headquarters announced that domestic media will not be allowed to release any report in favor or against any of the presidential candidates as of Thursday morning. According to a press release…
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 10:22
Iran stresses peaceful coexistence with neighbors
Iran stresses peaceful coexistence with neighbors Tehran, May 15, IRNA -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said on Monday that Tehran hopes that there will be no need to construct wall or set barbed wires between Iran and Pakistan along borders and all witness peaceful coexistence with the neighboring states.…
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 10:19
International Partnerships and Practical Plans to Save..
International Partnerships and Practical Plans to Save the Islamic Cultural Heritage 14/05/2017- The two-day activities of the joint symposium of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and France on "Preserving and Protecting the Cultural Heritage in OIC Member States" started on Sunday, 14 May at the headquarters of the Secretariat. The…
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 10:15
Iran, France ties to get balanced in Macron era
Iran, France ties to get balanced in Macron era Tehran, May 13, IRNA – Iran and France relations entered a new phase after implementation of the landmark nuclear deal and seems to become more balanced after Emmanuel Macron victory in France presidential elections held on May 7, 2017. Iran and…
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 10:13
Polling Places in 104 Countries Arranged for Iran Presidential Election
Polling Places in 104 Countries Arranged for Iran Presidential Election May, 15, 2017 - TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian expatriates in 104 countries will have the chance to vote in the country’s 12th presidential election at the same time with the polls at home, authorities said. Iran’s Interior Ministry has plans…
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 10:12
Presidential candidate drops out
Presidential candidate drops out Tehran, May 15, IRNA – Presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf in a statement on Monday declared support for another presidential candidate, and urged his supporters to back him in May 19 presidential election. Qalibaf, 55, did not explicitly mention that he has quitted the presidential race…