Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has said recent high-level talks between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin produced constructive outcomes on major strategic projects, including the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and plans to transfer Russian gas to Iran. Speaking at a meeting with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iranian diplomatic staff in Moscow, Ambassador Jalali referred to the meeting held on December 12 in Turkmenistan between the two presidents, describing discussions as wide-ranging and forward-looking. According to Jalali, both presidents reviewed regional and international developments alongside practical cooperation projects. Particular attention was given to ...

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 ...