Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Thursday said all Iraq`s neighboring states should cooperate with Baghdad to establish security. Mottaki, who arrived in Syria Thursday morning for a two-day visit at the head of a pol...May 31, 2007Iran, Syria vow to broaden political ties
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki conferred on Thursday with Syrian President Bashar Assad on expansion and consolidation of political ties between the two countries. At the meeting, the two sides also reviewed the latest regional developme...May 31, 2007Iran`s FM in Syria for talks
Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki arrived in Syria Thursday morning for a two-day visit. Mottaki, who is heading a political delegation, was welcomed at Damascus international airport by his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Moualem and Ir...May 30, 2007Iran determined to use its NPT membership right: FM
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here on Wednesday said Iran is determined to make use of its membership right at the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Addressing the First Conference of the Prosecutors of Capitals of Islamic Countries, open...May 28, 2007Iran-US talks on Iraq only focus on Iraqi issues: FM
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Monday nothing other than Iraqi issues will be on the agenda of talks being held between Iran and the US in Baghdad. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the 17th International Persian Gulf Co...May 28, 2007Mottaki defends Iranian rights enshrined in NPT
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Monday defended Iranian rights enshrined in Non-Proliferation Treaty. He said in his statement to the 17th International Persian Gulf Conference that inclination of the Persian Gulf littoral states to be...May 28, 2007Mottaki says pullout will stop bloodbath in Iraq
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday that the occupying powers are required to announce pullout timetable to stop bloodbath in Iraq. Mottaki made remarks in the 17th International Persian Gulf Conference. `We believe that ...May 28, 2007Iran ready to cooperate with PGCC in nuclear area: Mottaki
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Monday that Iran is ready to start cooperation with the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) in the area of nuclear technology. Answering questions raised by participants in the 17th Internatio...May 27, 2007Iranian, Saudi FMs talk on phone about Lebanon
Foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia hald talks by telephone on Sunday about the current developents in Lebanon and their latest joint efforts to help Lebanese sides find suitable ways out of the current crisis in that country. Accordin...May 27, 2007Mottaki: History evidences that Afghan nation never hosted aliens
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Sunday that history of Afghan struggles indicates that they never hosted aliens. Mottaki made the remarks in a special ceremony in which the new Afghan Ambassador to Tehran Yahya Maroufi submitted a...May 26, 2007Mottaki sets conditions for following up Iran-US talks on Iraq
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki Saturday announced conditions for following up Iran-US talks on Iraq security. The first round of talks at ambassadorial level will be held in Baghdad on May 28. Mottaki was responding to a question i...May 26, 2007Mottaki says Iranian NPT rights should be respected
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Saturday said that uranium enrichment to produce fuel is Iranian legitimate right enshrined in Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Mottaki said, in a joint press conference with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister...May 26, 2007Mottaki: Occupiers, terrorists, responsible for bloodbath in Iraq
Minister of Foreign Affairs Manouchehr Mottaki said on Saturday that occupiers and terrorists are responsible for the bloodbath n Iraq. Mottaki made the remarks in a meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart Rohita Bogollagama. Pointing t...May 25, 2007Iranian, Japanese FMs talk on phone
May 25, 2007 Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and his Japanese counterpart Taro Aso discussed bilateral ties and nuclear related issues in a telephone contact on Thursday. According to the Press office of Iranian foreign ministry, t...May 24, 2007UN chief calls for Iran`s help to restore peace in Lebanon
May 24, 2007 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Wednesday sought Iran`s help to restore peace in Lebanon. Ban raised the appeal in a phone conversation with Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki. The two sides discussed a range of ...May 23, 2007Iranian FM meets with Iraq`s deputy FM
May 23, 2007 Iraq`s Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammed Hamud said on Wednesday that the Iraqi government is considered spiritually responsible for freedom of Iranian diplomats kidnapped by the US forces. According to the Foreign Ministry Media...May 20, 2007Mottaki denies western news agencies claims on his speech
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki denied some western news agencies claims on his speech in the World Economic Forum about the Zionist regime. He told IRNA, `I said to the meeting every pupil knows that a nation like Palestinians cannot be ...May 20, 2007Mottaki says UN cannot deprive states of rights
Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Saturday night the United Nations cannot deprive countries of their legal rights by adopting resolutions. Mottaki was speaking to IRNA on the sideline of the World Economic Forum on the Mid...May 20, 2007Mottaki: Terrorism and occupation, two faces of same coin
Minister of Foreign Affairs Manouchehr Mottaki said on Saturday that `terrorism and occupation are two faces of the same coin. ` According to the Foreign Ministry Press Department, Mottaki made the remarks in a meeting with Iraqi Deputy Foreign...May 20, 2007Mottaki says Iran-US talks on Iraq to be held on May 28
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Thursday that ambassadors of Iran and the United States will have direct talks on Iraq security on May 28. He told a press conference that it will be first ever direct talks at ambassadorial ...May 20, 2007Iranian FM meets with Jordanian King
Jordanian King Abdullah II said, `We oppose any possible military attack against Iran because we believe it would be harmful to Jordan, too. ` In a meeting with Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on the sidelines of World Economic Forum...May 20, 2007Deputy Foreign Minister : UAE , Oman Visits Successful
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad`s recent visit to the Persian Gulf littoral states of Oman and the United Arab Emirates is important, as it will help remove some of the regional tensions. It was the first visit by an Iranian president to UAE sinc...May 19, 2007Iranian FM meets with Morocan PM
Moroccan Prime Minister Driss Jettou said in Amman on Saturday that Iran is the centerpiece of peace and security in the region. Jettou was speaking in a meeting with the visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on the fringes of ...May 19, 2007Mottaki: No privilege should be given to crisis-stricken Zionist
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Saturday that the Zionist regime which is facing serious crises should not be given any privileges. Mottaki made the remarks on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) for the Middle East in...May 18, 2007Mottaki says Iran trying to receive compensation from US
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said, `Legal department of the foreign ministry is trying to find a mechanism to receive compensation from the US government. ` In a meeting with the families of Iranian kidnapped diplomats in Erbil, Iraq, in ...May 18, 2007Iran-Oman discuss mutual cooperation
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki discussed Tehran-Muscat cooperation as well as major regional and international developments in a meeting with visiting Foreign Minister of Oman Yusuf bin Alawi on Thursday. The Omani minister is in Iran on...May 18, 2007Iran condemns Zionist regime brutal attacks on Gaza
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini strongly condemned on Friday the Zionist regime`s latest savage attacks on Palestinians in Gaza strip. Hosseini termed Israel`s recent air raids on the Palestinians residential areas as well as...May 17, 2007Mottaki meets head of Int`l Organization for Migration
Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on evening Wednesday met and conferred with Director General of International Organization for Migration (IOM) Burnson McKinley in Islamabad. Mottaki, too, during the meeting presented a rep...May 17, 2007Iran expresses readiness to promote ties with Niger
Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on sideline of 34th meeting of OIC foreign ministers here Wednesday met with his Niger counterpart Aichatou Mindaoudou. Mottaki expressed readiness during the meeting to promote our country`s current ...May 16, 2007Kazakh Deputy FM meets with Iranian FM
Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Nurlan B. Yermekbayev Tuesday in Islamabad called for consultations with Iran to prepare grounds for expansion of bilateral relations. He made the remark in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr ...May 16, 2007Iran ready to cement ties with Bangladesh: Mottaki
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki Tuesday in Islamabad voiced Iran`s readiness to strengthen all-out ties with Bangladesh. Mottaki was speaking in meeting with Bangladeshi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Choudhury on the sidelin...May 16, 2007Pakistan, important country for Iran: Mottaki
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Wednesday that Pakistan is a very important country for Iran. Mottaki, who is currently in Islamabad to attend the 34th session of foreign ministers of the Organization of the Islamic Confer...May 16, 2007Iran, Syria agree on more contacts to discuss bilateral issues
Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and his Syrian counterpart Walid Moualem here Wednesday agreed to build up contacts to study issues of mutual interest more regularly. In the meeting, held on the sidelines of the 34th foreign minist...May 16, 2007Iran, Yemen FMs discuss latest developments in mutual ties
Iran and Yemen Tuesday in Islamabad discussed the latest developments in bilateral relations. The discussion was made by the Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and his Yemeni counterpart Abu Bakr al-Qirbi on the sidelines of the 34th...May 16, 2007Iran, Iraq FMs hold talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Wednesday held talks with his Iraqi counterpart Hoshiyar Zebari. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 34th session of foreign ministers of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OI...May 16, 2007FM stresses enhanced ties with Bosnia
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki Tuesday in Islamabad stressed bolstering ties with Bosnia in all fields. Mottaki met with his Bosnian counterpart Sven Alkalaj on the sideline of the 34th session of foreign ministers of the Organiz...May 15, 2007Mottaki calls for Muslim nations collective action to thwart threats
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in Islamabad on Tuesday that nations of the international community including the Islamic nations are required to closely cooperate to thwart the threats posed to them. He said in his address t...May 15, 2007Kasuri meets Iranian, other counterparts
On the sidelines of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri held bilateral meetings with his Iranian and other counterparts from six member states of the OIC, officials said Wednesday. Exchanging...May 12, 2007Mottaki: Iran plays strategic role in dealing with regional challenges
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Wednesday that recent developments in the region indicate to what extend Iran plays an effective and strategic role in dealing with regional challenges. Mottaki, who is currently on a tour of the Sc...May 12, 2007FM, Pakistani deputy minister discuss issues of mutual interest
Minister of Foreign Affairs Manouchehr Mottaki and Pakistani Deputy Economics and Finance Minister Akram Malik discussed issues of mutual interest here Saturday. In the meeting, regional issues, bilateral ties and peace pipeline were discusse...May 11, 2007FM urges new ground for cooperation with NKorea
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Thursday night stressed the importance of removing certain obstacles and preparing new ground for cooperation with North Korea. Mottaki was speaking in a meeting with the visiting North Korea`s Vice Fo...May 10, 2007US presence in Iraq, major factor behind regional insecurity: FM
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Wednesday the major factor behind insecurity in Iraq is the presence of occupying forces. Mottaki, who is currently on a tour of the Scandinavian states, made the remark in a meeting with foreign diplo...May 10, 2007Mottaki refutes Browne`s claims Tehran helps Taliban
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Thursday rejected accusations made by British Defense Secretary Des Browne that Tehran was helping the Taliban fight coalition forces in Afghanistan. He told the Iranian al-Alam TV channel that the Briti...May 9, 2007Mottaki hold talks with Danish industrialists, businessmen
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki conferred with Danish industrialists, businessmen and managers of companies in Copenhagen on Wednesday. According to the Foreign Ministry`s Press Department, at the meeting the sides discussed economic and ...May 9, 2007Iran, Norway discuss issues of interest
Iran and Norway in Oslo on Tuesday discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to boost parliamentary relations. Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, currently on a tour of the Scandinavian states, said, `Parliamentary consultations ...May 9, 2007Majlis welcomes parliamentary exchanges with Norway: FM
Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in Oslo on Tuesday the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) welcomes exchange of parliamentary delegations with Norway. Mottaki, who is currently on a tour of the Scandinavian states...May 9, 2007Iranians duty-bound to convey message of Islamic Iran: FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in Oslo on Tuesday that Iranians shoulder a heavy responsibility to convey moral, human, cultural and civilizational message of Islamic Iran to the world. Mottaki, who is currently on a tour of...May 8, 2007FM meets with his Norwegian counterpart
Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store said in Oslo on Tuesday that Iranian historical influence in the region including Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Palestine is undeniable. In a meeting with Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, Gahr ...May 8, 2007FM meets with his Swedish counterpart
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt in Stockholm on Tuesday held talks on regional and international issues. The two sides also talked on the systematic meetings of the officials of the two countries fo...May 8, 2007US incorrect policies in Iraq lead to insecurity: Mottaki
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in Stockholm on Sunday that incorrect policies of the US regarding Iraq`s occupation and military build-up led to the country`s insecurity. Mottaki, who is currently on a tour of the Scandinavi...May 8, 2007Mottaki confers with Swedish Parliament speaker
Tehran, May 8, 2007 In a meeting between visiting Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki with Swedish Parliament Speaker Westerberg, the ground for parliamentary cooperation between the two countries were discussed. Conveying Iran`s majli...May 8, 2007Mottaki meets Sweden`s Deputy PM
Stockholm, May 8, 2007 Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki met an conferred with Swedish Minister for Enterprise and Energy, Deputy Prime Minister, and head of Centre Party Maud Olofsson here Monday evening. Mottaki and Olof...May 7, 2007Mottaki says Iran calls for trade balance with European states
Tehran, May 7, 2007 Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in Stockholm on Monday that Iran calls for trade balance with the European states. In a meeting with Swedish industry owners, he complained about the trade deficit of the European ...May 7, 2007Iran advocates forming security alliance in region, Mottaki
Tehran, May 7,2007 Minister of Foreign Affairs Manouchehr Mottaki said in Stockholm on Monday that Iran advocates forming security alliance with regional states to preserve regional peace and security. Mottaki made the remarks in a meeting w...May 7, 2007Excerpts of Mottaki`s interview with al-Arabiya TV
Tehran, May 7, 2007 Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in an interview with Al-Arabiya television gave perspective for Iran-US talks. The interview was held on the sidelines of the International Conference on Iraqi security held in Sharm el...May 7, 2007Iranians play key role in progress of int`l community: FM
Tehran, May 7, 2007 Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in Stockholm on Sunday that Iranians play a leading role in development, progress and welfare of the international community thanks to their great merit. Mottaki, who is cu...May 6, 2007Mottaki: `We are Ready to Talk`
Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in an interview with Time magazine that Iran is ready for talks with the US officials. The Minister also indicated that recently revived talks on the nuclear issue with European Union foreign po...May 5, 2007US attack on Iran`s consulate in Erbil, a blow to Iraqi government
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful . Mr Chairman. I wish to begin by thanking Your Excellency and the people and Government of Egypt for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to my delegation and myself and excellent or...May 4, 2007Iran`s FM confers with Iraqi PM, OIC SG
Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki conferred with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on the sidelines of Sharm el-Sheikh meeting on Thursday. Mottaki referred to the importance of the conference of Iraq`s neighboring states in the Eg...May 4, 2007FM meets UNSG, British counterpart in Sharm el-Sheikh
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki conferred with United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) Ban Ki-Moon and British Foreign Minister Margaret Beckett on the latest developments in Iraq as well as regional and international issues. The ...May 4, 2007Mottaki says helping to solve crisis in Iraq is Iran`s priority
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in the resort port city of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Friday that helping to solve crisis in Iraq is an important priority of Islamic Republic of Iran. Speaking in the conference of foreign ministers o...May 4, 2007Mottaki: US should revise its regional policy
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here US failed experience in the region for the past five years indicate that Washington should revise its regional policy. In a press conference here Friday, Mottaki said, ` US failed policies in the ...May 4, 2007Mottaki underlines necessity of training Iraqi security forces
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki underlined the necessity of training Iraqi security and police forces and putting the country`s security under their care. Speaking in a press conference here Friday, Mottaki called for a timetable for fore...May 4, 2007FM: Iran is part of solution in the region
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful . Mr Chairman. I wish to begin by thanking Your Excellency and the people and Government of Egypt for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to my delegation and myself and excellent o...May 3, 2007FM: Sharm el-Sheikh confab to attract support for Iraqis people
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Mr Chairman. I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation and that of the Iranian delegation for the warm hospitality accorded to us by the government and people of Egypt as well ...May 2, 2007Iran, Oman discuss bilateral ties, regional issues
Iran and Oman Tuesday in Muscat discussed avenues for bolstering bilateral relations as well as regional issues. The discussion was made in a meeting attended by Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and his Omani counterpart Yousuf bin Alawi A...May 2, 2007Iran, UAE review mutual, regional developments
Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki conferred on Wednesday with the UAE head of state Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan on issues of mutual interests. Mottaki arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday to hold tal...May 2, 2007Iran-UAE FMs hold talks in Al-Ain
Foreign ministers of Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held talks in the city of Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates on Wednesday afternoon. Manouchehr Mottaki and Sheikh Abdullah ben Zayed Al-Nahyan discussed the situation in the region, late...May 2, 2007Iranian FM Meets Sultan Qaboos of Oman
Sultan Qaboos of Oman in a meeting with Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in the Omani capital of Muscat on Wednesday said that confidence in bilateral relations is a key factor. On his part, Mottaki expressed his views on bilateral, region...May 1, 2007Mottaki calls for exchanges with Iranian expatriates
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Tuesday called for exchanges and counselling with Iranian expatriates. Mottaki added that officials should encourage the expatriates to make investments in Iran by introducing opportunities for them. ...
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