Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki cabled a message on Wednesday to his counterparts at the Board of Governors of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), saying that recent report issued by IAEA proved that Iran has adopted a legal, transparent...Feb 27, 2008FM sends letter to UN chief, member states
Foreign Minister of Iran Manouchehr Mottaki sent a letter to the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday criticizing efforts by some countries to raise baseless allegations about Iran`s peaceful nuclear activities. The lette...Feb 26, 2008Mottaki: US should confess to its mistake on Iran`s nuclear issue
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Tuesday that the US officials should adopt a factual stands in dealing with Iran`s peaceful nuclear program and sincerely confess to their mistakes. Mottaki also advised the US officials to tell the...Feb 26, 2008Mottaki: Iran prepared to help develop Africa
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here on Tuesday said Iran`s readiness to contribute to the development of the African continent. Mottaki made the remarks in a meeting with members of African Union`s Secretariat in Tehran. Iran seek...Feb 26, 2008Mottaki: Iran prioritizes security, stability in Iraq
Minister of Foreign Affairs Manouchehr Mottaki said here Tuesday that Iran gives priority to Iraq`s security and stability in the same way as it does to its own. Mottaki, who was speaking to editors-in-chief of Iraqi media, added that Iran s...Feb 26, 2008Mottaki: Iran-IAEA conclude work on Modality Plan
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Tuesday that Iran and IAEA have concluded work on Modality Plan and cooperation between the two sides will be continued within the NPT and IAEA`s Safeguard Agreement. Mottaki made the remarks in a m...Feb 25, 2008Danish FM calls for respect for Islam, Muslims
Danish Foreign Minister Per Stig Moeller in a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Manouchehr Mottaki on Monday called for respect for Islam and Muslims. , The Danish foreign minister said, `We differentiate between freedom of ...Feb 24, 2008Bilateral talks with US not on agenda of Iran: Mottaki
Conducting bilateral talks with US officials is not on agenda of Iran, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Sunday. Addressing a group of students in a Tehran university, Mottaki said that the recent report of the UN nuclear watchdog o...Feb 23, 2008Iran expects upcoming OIC Summit to counter anti-Islam propaganda
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here on Saturday that the upcoming OIC Summit will shoulder heavy responsibility to counter anti-Islam propaganda campaign. In a meeting with his visiting Bruneian counterpart, Lim Jock Seng, he said M...Feb 22, 2008Iran, Kyrgyzstan sign banking cooperation agreement
Iran and Kyrgyzstan here on Friday signed a banking cooperation agreement. Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and Kyrgyz Finance Minister Tazhikan Kalimbetova signed the agreement, which calls for establishment of offices of Iranian b...Feb 22, 2008Mottaki: Iran opposes monopolizing sciences
Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Friday that Iran is against some big powers` attempt to monopolize branches of science and their denial of other countries` rights. Addressing a group of students, Mottaki said some powers ...Feb 22, 2008Mottaki: Iranian companies ready to implement Kyrgyz projects
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Friday that Iranian companies are prepared to contribute to implementation of Kyrgyz development projects. In a meeting with Kyrgyz Finance Minister Tazhikan Kalimbetova here on Friday, Mottaki sa...Feb 22, 2008Mottaki: US following wrong policy on Iraq
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Friday that the US officials` Iraq policy has been wrong as the country`s upcoming presidential elections candidates acknowledge. Addressing a group of Iranians residing in Kyrgyzstan, Mottaki sai...Feb 21, 2008Mottaki: Iran ready to bolster cooperation with Kyrgyzstan
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Thursday that Iran is ready to bolster all-out ties with Kyrgyzstan. Mottaki made the remark in a meeting with Kyrgyz Parliament Speaker Mohammad Omarov on Thursday. At the meeting, Mo...Feb 21, 2008Mottaki: Iran spares no efforts to broaden ties with Kyrgyzstan
Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki conferred on Thursday with his Kyrgyz counterpart Ednan Karahbayev on ways of expanding cooperation between the two countries. At the meeting, Mottaki said Iran spares no efforts to broaden all out t...Feb 21, 2008Mottaki: Tehran calls for expansion of all-out ties with Bishkek
Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Thursday that Tehran calls for expansion of all-out relations with Bishkek. Mottaki made the remark in a meeting with Kyrgyz Premier Igor Chudinov in Bishkek where he described the current le...Feb 19, 2008Iran ready to actively cooperate in Azeri projects: FM
Visiting Azeri Defense Minister Safar Abiyev conferred on Tuesday with Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on issues of mutual interests. At the meeting, Mottaki said Iran is ready to play an active role in development projects in Azerbaijan....Feb 19, 2008Ahmadinejad`s visit to iraq to open new chapter: FM
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Tuesday that the upcoming visit to iraq of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad would open a new chapter in tehran-baghdad relations. In a meeting with the visiting iraqi deputy foreign minister Moha...Feb 18, 2008Iran supports Muslim women further presence at int`l scenes: FM
Iran supports further presence of Muslim women at international scenes, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday. Addressing opening session of an international conference on Muslim Women, Mottaki said Muslim women should play a key ...Feb 15, 2008Mottaki: Mughniyah martyrdom inhales new life to resistance
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in Damascus on Friday that martyrdom of senior Lebanese commander Imad Mughniyah inhaled a new life to Islamic resistance and vigilance. Mottaki told Hamas political bureau chief Khalid Mashal in Damas...Feb 14, 2008Assad: Stronger Iran-Syria cooperation to serve regional peace
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said here Thursday that stronger Iran-Syria cooperation would benefit regional stability, calm and peace. Assad told Iran`s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki that any consultation between Tehran and Damascus...Feb 14, 2008Mottaki: Only Israel benefits from insecurity in Lebanon
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Thursday that only Zionist Regime of Israel benefits from insecurity in Lebanon. `Concurrence of martyrdom of (senior Hizbollah commander Imad) Mughniyah and the anniversary of assassination of fo...Feb 14, 2008Moughniyeh assassination another disgrace for Zionist regime
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday in a message that assassinating Imad Moughniyeh, senior Commander of Hizbollah is another disgrace for the Zionist regime. Ahmadinejad forwarded the message of condolence to Secretary General of Hiz...Feb 13, 2008Mottaki urges Paris to move moderately
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here on Wednesday called on Paris to move moderately, stressing that such a behavior would benefit both Iran and France. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet session, he said, `It seems that a...Feb 13, 2008Iran, Thailand interested in expanding bilateral ties
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki received a copy of credentials of new Thai Ambassador to Iran Kriangsak Kittichaisaree here Wednesday. At the meeting, Mottaki welcomed the new Thai envoy to Tehran, underlining the need for expansion of re...Feb 12, 2008Iran concerned over tension in neighboring states: Hosseini
Iran`s Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here on Tuesday that Iran is concerned over tension and lack of security in its neighboring states, including Pakistan. Addressing a press conference held at Iran`s Embassy in the I...Feb 11, 2008FM says president`s visit to Iraq brings more cooperation
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said President Ahmadinejad`s visit to Iraq will provide ground for new cooperation between the two countries. Speaking to IRNA here Monday, Mottaki added, `Of course, we have already had good ties and coope...Feb 10, 2008Mottaki satisfied with growing ties with other countries
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said late Sunday that Iranian government has been successful to develop ties with other countries. Addressing foreign ambassadors on the eve of Bahman 22, marking the 29th triumph anniversary of Islamic Rev...Feb 10, 2008Iranian, Tajik FMs discuss mutual issues
Foreign ministers of Iran and Tajikistan discussed major bilateral, regional and international issues in a meeting Sunday morning. In the meeting, Manouchehr Mottaki and his Tajik counterpart, Hamrohon Zarifi, stressed the significance of pro...Feb 10, 2008Preparations made for president`s visit to Iraq
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Sunday that all preparations have been made for the visit of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Iraq by the year-end (March 20, 2008). Mottaki made the remark on the sidelines of a ceremony while Ahma...Feb 9, 2008Mottaki: Late Imam Khomeini struggled for Iran`s independence
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here on Saturday that the late Imam Khomeini struggled for Iran`s independence and led the Islamic Revolution to rid the country of US hegemony. Highlighting the divine blessings of the Islamic Revolut...Feb 9, 2008Nicaragua supports Iran`s right for peaceful use of nuclear energy
Nicaragua`s new ambassador to Tehran J. Castrio said Saturday that Nicaraguan government supports at international fora Iran`s right for peaceful use of nuclear energy. Castrio, submitting a copy of his credentials to Foreign Minister Man...Feb 9, 2008Talaie named Dy FM for Economic Affairs
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has in a decree appointed Mohsen Talaie as Head of the Economic Affairs Department at Foreign Ministry. Talaie formerly was Iran`s Ambassador to Tokyo and Secretary of Foreign Ministry`s Strategic Council.<...Feb 9, 2008Safari named Dy FM for Europe Affairs
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has in a decree appointed Mehdi Safari as his deputy for Europe Affairs. Safari formerly served as Head of the Asia-Pacific Affairs Department at Foreign Ministry and the Foreign Minister`s Caspian Sea Affa...Feb 9, 2008Hosseini assigned as Head of Foreign Ministry`s Asia Affairs Dpt.
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has in a decree appointed Mohammad-Ali Hosseini as Head of the Asia Affairs Department at Foreign Ministry. Hosseini will serve the new title, while retaining his former posts as Foreign Minister`s special ...Feb 6, 2008Mottaki: Iran, Brazil relations enter new chapter
Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki said on Wednesday that a new chapter in relations between Iran and Brazil has been opened. Mottaki made the remarks in a meeting with outgoing Brazilian Ambassador to Tehran Luiz Antonio Fechini Gomez. ...Feb 6, 2008Iran calls for Vatican interference to stop blasphemy
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Wednesday that the world community is witnessing the ugly phenomenon of blasphemy, requiring the religious leaders to preach against this modern malady. In a meeting with Vatican Ambassador to Iran ...Feb 5, 2008Iran seeks nuclear-free Middle East, says Mottaki
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki Monday reiterated Iran`s support for a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East as called for by the United Nations General Assembly in a resolution back in 1974. `Over recent years, Iran has proudly pr...Feb 5, 2008Mottaki sees bright prospect for modality plan with IAEA
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Tuesday that the modality plan adopted by Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency has bright prospect and will succeed. He told IRNA diplomatic correspondent in a ceremony to mark 25th anniv...Feb 5, 2008FM: Iran`s scientific breakthrough to restore peace to region
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Tuesday that success of Iranian scientists and researchers in various scientific fields have led to upgrading of the country`s diplomacy worldwide. Speaking to IRNA, he said the activities of Irania...Feb 3, 2008Mottaki meets with Islamic Development Bank chief
Iranian Foreign Minister, Manouchehr Mottaki, in Jeddah on Sunday met with President of the Islamic Development Bank, Ahmed Mohammed Ali. Mottaki called for expanding financial and economic cooperation with IDB, IRNA reported. He also u...Feb 3, 2008Iranian, Turkish FMs urge expansion of bilateral ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and his Turkish counterpart, Ali Babacan here on Sunday reviewed issues of mutual interest. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the foreign ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Co...Feb 3, 2008Mottaki: Gaza developments results of secret agreements in Annapolis confab
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Sunday that the current developments in Gaza Strip are the results of secret agreements made in Annapolis conference. Addressing an extraordinary meeting of the foreign ministers of the Orga...Feb 3, 2008FM`s message submitted to PGCC secretary general
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki`s message was submitted to Secretary General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council Abdulrahman al-Attiyah on Sunday. Mottaki in the message stressed promotion of economic and commercial relations ...Feb 2, 2008Mottaki arrives in Saudi Arabia
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki arrived in Jeddah in the west of Saudi Arabia at the head of a political delegation. Mottaki is scheduled to attend the meeting of the executive committee of the Organization of Islamic Conference (...Feb 1, 2008Mottaki: Iran-Africa meeting soon to be held in Tehran
Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Friday that Iran-Africa meeting will soon be held in Tehran at the level of deputies foreign ministers. Mottaki made the remark in separate meetings with his Tunisian, Malawian and Burkinabe count...Feb 1, 2008Iranian FM meets a number of African Union presidents
Iran`s Foreign Minister on his 2nd day of presence at African Union Summit met and conferred with presidents of Sudan, Djibouti, and Burkina Fasso, as well as foreign ministers of Ghana and Chad at a joint meeting. The 53-nation AU`s summit i...
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