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Feb 24, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi Offers Condolences to Pakistani Counterpart over Plane Crash

In a message of condolence to his Pakistani counterpart Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri, Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi expressed regret over a plane crash on Monday in which a number of Pakistani people were killed.
Dr Kharrazi further off...
Feb 24, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi Offers Condolences to Afghan Counterpart

Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi on Tuesday expressed his regret over an Afghan plane crash which claimed the life of Afghan minister of mines and industries and offered condolences to Afghan government and nation on his death.
In his...
Feb 24, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi Elaborates on Iran`s Assessment of the Results of NAM Summit

Speaking in an interview with IRNA on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit on Tuesday, Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi elaborated on the results of 13th NAM summit meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
`Global security is being ...
Feb 24, 2003    Iranian Foreign Minister Meets Lakhdar Brahimi

Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi and the special representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan Lakhdar Brahimi held talks in Kuala Lumpur on Monday on the latest developments in Afghanistan as well as the Iraqi crisis.
At...
Feb 23, 2003    Iranian, Libyan Foreign Ministers Meet in Malaysia

Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi held talks on Sunday evening with his Libyan counterpart Mohamed Abdurrahman Shalgham.
At the meeting, held on the sidelines of the NAM summit in Malaysia, the two sides discussed the latest developmen...
Feb 23, 2003    Iranian Foreign Minister Opposes US Unilateral Policy towards Iraq

Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi rejected the US unilateral military action against Iraq.
Speaking in an interview with IRNA on the sidelines of the NAM summit meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Dr Kharrazi said, `Iraq should comply w...
Feb 23, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi Holds an Interview with Reuters

Question: How do you see the solution to the Iraqi crisis?
Answer: We believe the solution should be peaceful, military attack can not resolve the crisis.
And still there are several ways before the UN to settle the crisis through diplomati...
Feb 23, 2003    Iranian, Jordanian Foreign Ministers Meet in Malaysia

Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi held talks on Monday with his Jordanian counterpart Marwan Muasher on the sidelines of the NAM ministerial meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
At the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest developm...
Feb 22, 2003    Iranian Foreign Minister: Muslim Countries Do not Accept the War against Another Muslim State

Speaking in an interview with a foreign reporter on the Iraqi crisis on the sidelines of the Non-Alined Movement ministerial meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi said, `Muslim countries do not accept war a...
Feb 22, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi Elaborates on the Results of the Meeting of NAM Working Group II

Presenting the Non-Aligned Movement ministerial meeting working group II report on Saturday, Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi said, `the meeting underlined formation of the NAM permanent secretariat.
` Dr Kharrazi, as the chairman of t...
Feb 19, 2003    Serbian Ambassador presents the copy of his credentials to Dr. Kharrazi

The ambassador of Serbia and Montenegro ,Mr Goran Opacic on Wednesday met with Iranian foreign Minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi and presented him a copy of his credentials.
At the meeting Dr Kharrazi expressed satisfaction over the expansion of coop...
Feb 19, 2003    Telephone Conversation Between Iranian and Belgian Foreign Ministers

Iranian and Belgian foreign ministers Wednesday held a telephone conversation through which they discussed the Iraqi crisis.
During the conversation, Iranian foreign minister, Dr Kamal Kharrazi , while giving a description about measures taken ...
Feb 18, 2003    Persian Gulf Regional Conference Opens in Tehran

The regional conference of the Persian Gulf opened in Tehran on Monday.
Present at the conference, which was opened by Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi, were deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs, a number of the minist...
Feb 18, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi : Bolstering Security and Military Approach in the International Relations is not Correct.

Iranian Foreign Minister, Dr Kamal Kharrazi on Tuesday shed light on the stances and viewpoints of the Islamic Republic of Iran as regards Iraqi crisis , the necessity for solving the current crisis through peaceful means , and diplomatic measures ...
Feb 18, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi Speaks by Telephone to Syrian, Russian Counterparts and Arab League Secretary General

Iran`s foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi has phoned several world politicians to intensify efforts on finding a peaceful solution to the Iraq crisis amid fears of a military showdown in the region.
In separate telephone talks with Russian fore...
Feb 17, 2003    Iranian, Omani Foreign Ministers Meet

Visiting Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi held talks on Monday with his Omani counterpart, Yousef bin Alawi.
Expressing satisfaction over the ties between Iran and the Persian Gulf countries Dr Kharrazi said, `The fate of the Middle E...
Feb 17, 2003    Iranian, Omani Foreign Ministers Hold a Joint Press Conference

Attending a joint press conference with his Omani counterpart Yousef ben Alawi, visiting Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi underlined the need for averting the war and settling the Iraqi issue through peaceful means.
Dr Kharrazi stress...
Feb 16, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi Holds a Press Conference in Tehran

Speaking to local and foreign reporters during a press conference in Tehran on Sunday, Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi first felicitated everybody present on the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
He said, `As the ...
Feb 13, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi, Annan Speak by Telephone

Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Thursday discussed the Iraqi crisis over the phone.
Dr Kharrazi pointed to the recent visit to Tehran by his Iraqi counterpart Naji sabri, stressing that the Isla...
Feb 11, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi Speaks by Telephone to British, French Foreign Ministers

Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi on Tuesday spoke by telephone to his British and French counterparts, Jack Straw and Dominique de Villepin, as well as EU foreign policy and security chief, Javier Solana, and briefed them on the results o...
Feb 10, 2003    UN Compensation Committee Official Meets Dr. Kharrazi

The executive affairs secretary of the United Nations` compensation committee, Rolf Knutsson held talks on Monday with the Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi.
During the meeting, Dr Kharrazi referred to the numerous losses Iran suffered...
Feb 10, 2003    Iranian Foreign Minister Holds an Interview with the Norwegian NRK Television

Q: In the event of the US attack against Iraq, does Iran participate in the war?
A: No, we pursue a policy of impartiality in this connection but because of our interests we can not remain indifferent towards the issue.
Q: What if the UN au...
Feb 9, 2003    Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Hold Talks

Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi said on Sunday that Iraq`s compliance with the UN Security Council resolutions is the last chance to resolve the crisis.
In a meeting with Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri, he said, `Iran opposes war ...
Feb 7, 2003    Iranian Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Austrian Chancellor

In his meeting with visiting Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi, Austrian chancellor Wolfgang Schussel praised Iran`s diplomacy for averting the war through holding talks with different countries.
Elaborating on the measures taken by Ir...
Feb 7, 2003    Iranian Foreign Minister Meets Austrian President

Visiting Iranian minister of foreign affairs Dr Kamal Kharrazi held talks on Friday with Austria`s president Thomas Klestil on the Iraqi crisis as well as the latest developments in the region.
Dr Kharrazi emphasized the great importance attach...
Feb 7, 2003    Iranian Foreign Minister Holds an Interview with BBC Channel 4 Television

`If the second UN Security Council resolution on Iraq is approved it will be considered as a fact,` said Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi.
Speaking in an interview with the BBC channel 4 television on Thursday night, Dr Kharrazi said ...
Feb 7, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi Meets Slovak Foreign Minister

Visiting foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi in a meeting with his Slovak counterpart, Eduard Kukan, in Bratislava on Friday discussed bilateral cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Slovakia as well as the latest developments in the ...
Feb 7, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi Meets Slovak Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament

!`Iranian foreign minister, currently on an official visit to Bratislava, held talks on Friday with Slovak prime minister, Mikulas Dzurinda and speaker of Slovak parliament Pavol Hrusovsky.
In his meeting with Slovak prime minister Dr Kharrazi...
Feb 7, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi Stresses Expansion of Industrial, Trade Cooperation with Slovakia

In a meeting with Slovak minister of economy, chairman of chamber of commerce as well as industrialists, the visiting Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi underlined expansion of industrial and trade cooperation between the two countries.
...
Feb 6, 2003    Iranian, British Foreign Ministers Hold a Joint Press Conference

Visiting Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi on Thursday renewed Iran`s call for peaceful resolution of the Iraqi crisis, saying there was still room for diplomatic settlement of the standoff and that a second UN Security Council resolution ...
Feb 6, 2003    Iranian, British Foreign Ministers Meet

Visiting Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi exchanged views on Thursday with British foreign secretary Jack Straw on the latest developments in the region, Iraqi crisis as well as bilateral ties.
Elaborating on Iran`s achievements, Dr K...
Feb 6, 2003    Dr. Kharrazi Meets Chief UN Weapons Inspector

Iran`s foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi met with chief UN weapons inspector Hans Blix in Vienna on Thursday and discussed with him the Iraqi crisis, including Baghdad`s disarmament.
During the meeting, Dr Kharrazi outlined the Islamic Republi...
Feb 6, 2003    British Prime Minister and Iranian Foreign Minister Meet

Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi held talks Thursday with British prime minister Tony Blair on the latest developments in the region and bilateral ties.
At the meeting, Dr Kharrazi voiced Iran`s readiness for exchanging views with Eur...
Feb 4, 2003    Speaker of Bulgarian Parliament Meets Iranian Foreign Minister

Visiting Speaker of Bulgarian parliament Ognien Stephone Gerjikov met with Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi on Tuesday afternoon.
Referring to Iran`s effective role in helping resolve the crisis in Afghanistan Dr Kharrazi said, `Nobod...
Feb 3, 2003    Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Meets Dr. Kharrazi

Russian deputy foreign minister, Yuri Fedotov, and Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi exchanged views on Monday on bilateral ties as well as regional and international issues.
At the meeting, Dr Kharrazi referred to ample capacities of ...
Feb 3, 2003    Iranian Foreign Minister, EU Commissioner for External Relations Hold a Joint Press Conference

Attending a joint press conference in Tehran on Monday, Iranian foreign minister, Dr Kamal Kharrazi, and the EU commissioner for external relations, Chris Patten, referred to the Iraqi crisis as the most important issue of the day and called for pe...
Feb 3, 2003    EU Commissioner for External Relations Meets Dr. Kharrazi

During his meeting with the EU commissioner for external relations, Chris Patten, Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi called the ongoing parallel track of political dialogue and discussions on economic and trade agreements as precursor to a ...
Feb 2, 2003    New Sri Lankan Ambassador Meets Dr. Kharrazi

New Sri Lankan ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Omar Kamil, submitted on Sunday a copy of his credentials to Iranian foreign minister Dr Kamal Kharrazi.
At the meeting, Dr Kharrazi termed as `positive` the growing trend of ties betwe...