Deputy Foreign Minister, has described the upcoming First Meeting of Governors of Caspian Littoral Provinces, to be hosted by Gilan Province, as a significant step toward deepening regional cooperation among the Caspian states. Tehran Times - Speaking on Sunday, Kazem Gharibabadi said the gathering will take place in the city of Rasht on November 17 and 18, following a resolution adopted at the Third Caspian Economic Forum held in Tehran in February 2024. The event will bring together governors from ten Caspian coastal provinces of Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan, along with governors from Iran’s northern and southern provinces. Ambassadors and consuls general of the Islamic Republic of Iran in these four countries, as well as the ...

China's Ambassador to Iran, Zhong Pei Wu, has underscored Beijing's commitment to expanding economic cooperation with Iran, particularly highlighting the potential of Gilan Province. According to Baran Press, speaking during a meeting with the Governor of Gilan Province, Zhong stated that China's new five-year plan prioritizes developing high-quality partnerships with its allied nations. Ambassador Zhong identified Gilan's strengths in agriculture, transportation, and the maritime economy. He noted that the province's distinctive geography, natural beauty, and tourist attractions present opportunities for significant economic tourism between China and Iran. The Ambassador further elaborated those collaborative ventures between Chinese and Iranian ...

Discussions are underway to establish a "Union of National Karate Federations of the Caspian Sea Countries" following consultations held during international competitions in Russia. The President of the Iran Karate Federation met with officials from several national karate federations to explore the formation of this regional body. According to Baran Press, the initial meeting included the heads of the karate federations of Iran, Russia, and Armenia. Participants exchanged views on the structure and objectives of such a union, with a focus on bolstering regional cooperation in the sport. Masoud Rahnama, speaking at the meeting, indicated that the initiative draws inspiration from a similar model previously implemented for Mediterranean Sea countries. The ...