Mauritanian delegation seeks aquaculture partnerships in Iran Gilan Province

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Gilan - A Mauritanian economic delegation has visited Gilan province to assess its expertise in warm-water aquaculture, signaling a potential partnership between the two nations. The visit occurred during the Iran-Africa Summit, with the Mauritanian representatives keen to learn from Gilan's advancements in the field. The Director-General of Gilan Fisheries said that the delegation's primary objective was to explore how Gilan's technical capabilities could support the development of warm-water f

May 6 202515:15

 3rd Iran-Africa economic cooperation summit underway in Tehran

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Tehran – The third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference is underway in Tehran from April 27 to 29 and in Isfahan from 29 to 30 April. The conference focuses on four main areas "Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals", "Mining and Mineral Industries", "Agriculture", and "Energy". The event was attended by senior officials, including Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Dr. Gholamreza Nouri, Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Gholamreza Gol Mohammadi, Deputy Minister and President of the Agricultural

Apr 28 202514:23

 Iran, Africa focus on agricultural collaboration for economic growt

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Tehran - The Iranian Minister of Agriculture underscored the vast opportunities for increased bilateral trade and the exchange of agricultural technology between Iran and African nations. "Agriculture is the key to unlocking deeper economic and cultural ties between Iran and Africa," Nouri, addressing the third Iran-Africa Cooperation Summit, said emphasizing the potential to enhance food security and drive economic expansion across both continents. “Iran has signaled its commitment to sha

Apr 28 202513:32

Iran determined to boost ties with BRICS member states: Minister 

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Brasília – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture expressed his country's resolve to strengthen relations with the BRICS member states in different fields. "Food security is a critical priority for all nations, but it holds particular significance for BRICS members who collectively represent a substantial portion of the world's population. Given this reality, Iran's agricultural sector attaches special importance to BRICS cooperation, and we will be presenting concrete proposals to str

Apr 18 202510:01

Iran agriculture minister heads to Brazil for key BRICS Summit

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Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri has headed to Brazil to attend the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting. The summit, held in Brasília, will address pressing global challenges, including, Food and Nutrition Security, Sustainable Farming and Innovation, and Agricultural Trade and Investment. Delegates are also expected to finalize the BRICS Agricultural Cooperation Action Plan (2025-2028), setting the bloc’s strategic agenda for the comi

Apr 14 202509:47

Iran sets sight on boosting agricultural ties with Africa

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Tehran – Iran is actively pursuing agricultural partnerships with African nations, aiming to leverage its technical expertise and investment capacity in exchange for access to overseas cultivation opportunities.Officials emphasize the potential for "win-win" collaborations, addressing Africa's need for agricultural modernization and Iran's strategic goal of diversifying its food sources. Iran's capabilities in areas like nuclear agriculture and public and private sector investment are seen

Mar 9 202508:47

Iran begins random sampling to ensure saffron export quality

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Tehran - The National Standards Organization of Iran is implementing random sampling in a bid to enhance saffron export quality. The National Standards Organization of Iran's Office of Export and Import Commodity Quality Assessment has issued a directive outlining new procedures for monitoring the quality of export-bound saffron through random sampling. Starting March 5, 2025, saffron export shipments will undergo random quality sampling at customs, with initial clearance granted immediatel

Mar 3 202501:05

Razi Institute expanding its global scientific influence, official says

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Tehran – Iran’s prestigious Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute is actively elevating its international scientific profile through strategic collaborations and impactful conferences. Dr. Rainak Ghaderi, Head of Academic Relations and International Affairs, said.Addressing the recent International Online Conference on Venomous Animals and Antivenom, organized in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Ghaderi said the conference provided a vital forum for inter

Feb 23 202519:44

Iran prioritizes ties with Africa: Agriculture Minister

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Tehran - Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri says Iran is determined to strengthen ties with African countries, including Sudan.Nouri made the remarks in a meeting with Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Ahmed al-Sharif, highlighting the significance of Africa in Tehran’s overall policy objectives. In a historic visit, Ahmed al-Sharif has arrived in Tehran for the first time since the resumption of diplomatic ties after nearly a decade. His meetings with Iranian official

Feb 19 202522:14

Ancient DNA unlocks 11,000 years of sheep and human history

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Ancient DNA analysis reveals that sheep were domesticated over 11,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. By 8,000 years ago, early farmers were selectively breeding them. Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. Beyond providing meat, their domestication allowed humans to benefit from their protein-rich milk and to create warm, water-resistant fabrics from their wool. Now, an international and interdisciplinary team of researchers, led by geneticists from Tri

Feb 8 202503:54