Iran receives World Soil Day Award, FAO commends achievements in soil conservation

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Tehran - Iran has been awarded the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award 2024 in recognition of its leadership in soil conservation, education, and public awareness, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced. Farukh Toirov, FAO Representative in Iran, highlighted the country’s active role in the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) since its establishment in 2012, noting Iran’s contributions to sustainable soil management, capacity building, and knowledge sh

Oct 11 202511:10

Minister: Chabahar Port to become key hub in trade with East Africa, Pakistan

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Chabahar – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that the Shahid Beheshti terminal of Chabahar Port, located on Iran's southeastern coast in the Gulf of Oman, is set to become a key center for expanding trade with East Africa and Pakistan, in line with the country’s new economic and diplomatic priorities. Gholamreza Nouri said the government aims to launch overseas farming projects in East Africa to produce agricultural goods currently imported into Iran, creating a direct

Oct 9 202520:03

Iran says pursuing extensive measures to prevent, control zoonotic diseases

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Tehran – The head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization announced that a global initiative aims to eliminate human fatalities from rabies by 2030. Speaking at the National Conference on World Rabies Day at the Pasteur Institute of Iran, Alireza Rafieipour said the organization is pursuing extensive measures to prevent and control zoonotic diseases. These include nationwide vaccination programs, continuous disease surveillance, upgraded health standards, and strengthened laboratory in

Sep 29 202511:41

Iran Agricultural Insurance Fund seeks to expand cooperation with FAO

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Tehran – The Agricultural Insurance Fund of Iran has called for strengthening international cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), emphasizing the strategic role of agricultural insurance in safeguarding farmers’ livelihoods and building resilience against natural disasters. In a recent meeting with the FAO Representative in Tehran, Behzad Babakhani, Deputy CEO of the Fund, highlighted Iran’s status as one of the world’s ten

Sep 22 202505:58

Iran, Kenya target $1b trade pact in Nairobi Summit

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Nairobi - The Iranian minister of agriculture said the volume of trade between Tehran and Nairobi could reach one billion dollars. Speaking at the business forum, Gholamreza Nouri thanked Kenyan Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi for hosting productive meetings between officials and private sector representatives. "Kenya's strategic location in East Africa and abundant natural resources, combined with Iran's gateway position to West Asia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, create

Aug 13 202514:17

 Minister: Iran links East Africa to Central Asia

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Minister Iran links East Africa to Central Asia Nairobi – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized the country's strategic role as a trade and logistics hub connecting Kenya and East Africa with the Caucasus and Central Asia during the 7th Iran-Kenya Joint Commission meeting in Nairobi. Speaking at the opening session on Monday, Gholamreza Nouri, said that boosting economic cooperation with Kenya and achieving a $1 billion bilateral trade target are key priorities for the joint commi

Aug 13 202512:41

7th Iran-Kenya joint cooperation commission launches in Nairobi

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Nairobi – The seventh session of the Iran-Kenya Joint Cooperation Commission officially opened in Nairobi on Monday, with high-level delegations from both nations in attendance. Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, and Kenya’s Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, co-chaired the inaugural session. The two-day forum aims to strengthen bilateral ties, with a focus on agricultural collaboration, trade, and economic development. The la

Aug 13 202512:37

Agriculture Minister: Iran Serves as a Bridge Between East Africa and Central Asia

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Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Jihad has stated that Iran acts as a bridge linking Kenya and East Africa to the Caucasus and Central Asia. He added that expanding economic cooperation with Kenya, with the goal of reaching $1 billion in trade, is on the agenda of the two countries’ Joint Commission. According to the Ministry’s public relations office, the Iran–Kenya Joint Commission began its work in Nairobi on Monday, August 12, co-chaired by Minister Gholamreza Nouri a

Jul 19 202516:16

Iran Razi Institute sends first shipment of Polio Vaccine to Venezuela

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Tehran – Iran’s prestigious Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has successfully exported its first consignment of oral polio vaccine (OPV) to Venezuela. "Following an emergency request from the Venezuelan government and a visit by a high-level delegation led by Venezuela's Deputy Minister of Science to the Razi Institute, we reached the necessary agreement to supply the oral polio vaccine," Ali Eshaghi, head of the Razi Institute announced. The consignment was delivered t

Jun 1 202511:06

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