By Ioseb Chakhvashvili, Georgian ambassador to Tehran

Georgia maintains persistent foreign policy guided by predictability

2021 marks 103 years of the Democratic Republic of Georgia as well as 30th anniversary of the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union. On 26 May 1918, Georgia’s independence was declared by the First Meeting of the National Council of Georgia.

Oldest Achaemenid fire temple unearthed in Georgia, Georgian Orientalist says

TEHRAN – The ruins of the oldest Achaemenid-era (c. 550-330) fire temple has been unearthed in Georgia, senior Georgian Orientalist Alexander Chulokhadzeh has said.

Iran attending UNTWO meeting on corona-hit tourism industry

TEHRAN – Iran has participated in the 112th session of the executive council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which started in Georgia on Tuesday, aiming to find ways to help the global travel industry recover from impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Iran’s new ambassadors to six countries meet Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani met on Saturday with Iran’s new ambassadors to Azerbaijan, Oman, North Korea, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Namibia and Georgia.

Jahangiri congratulates Georgia on Independence Day

TEHRAN — Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has felicitated Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia on the country’s Independence Day.

Chief Iranian, Georgian diplomats discuss coronavirus fight

TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Georgian counterpart David Zalkaliani late on Tuesday.

Iran second most popular destination for Azeri tourists

TEHRAN – Iran was named the second most popular destination for Azerbaijani tourists in 2019, according to data collected from travel agencies.

Iranian arrivals in Georgia plunge 34.5% in October

TEHRAN - Iranian arrivals in Georgia has decreased 34.5 percent in October from a year earlier, according to data compiled by the National Statistics Office of Georgia.

Iran celebrates cuisine at Tbilisi festival

TEHRAN – On May 5, a group of Iranian exhibitors offered various Iranian tea, honey, herbal ingredients and cuisine at a Tbilisi festival, where food fans were able to savor local tastes from all over the country.

Iran secures seat at WFTGA

TEHRAN – Iran has won a seat at the World Federation of Tourist Guides Association, securing the position for the second consecutive year, Mehr reported.

Iran, Georgia agree on continuation of visa waiver

TEHRAN – During a meeting in Tbilisi on Wednesday, Iranian and Georgian officials agreed on the continuation of the visa waiver agreement between the two countries, ILNA reported.

Which countries do Iranians visit the most?

TEHRAN - Which countries did Iranians travel to the most during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year started on March 21?

Iran lodges complaint to Tbilisi over mistreatment of citizens

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday voiced its complaint to Tbilisi regarding the mistreatment from Georgian border officials toward Iranian nationals seeking to enter the South Caucasian country.

Foreign Ministry protests mistreatment of Iranian nationals in Georgia

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has protested at the mistreatment of the country's nationals by Georgian border guards.

Over 260,000 Iranians visit Georgia in 10 months

TEHRAN – More than 262,000 Iranian nationals traveled to Georgia in the first ten months of 2018, IRNA reported on Wednesday.

Russia claims U.S. running secret bio weapons lab in Georgia

MOSCOW — Russia’s Defense Ministry said Thursday that the United States appeared to be running a clandestine biological weapons lab in the country of Georgia, allegedly flouting international conventions and posing a direct security threat to Russia — allegations the Pentagon angrily rejected.

Georgia keen to cooperate with Iran on cinema

TEHRAN – Georgian National Film Center director Zurab Magalashvili has said that his country welcomes any plan to collaborate on joint film projects with Iran.

Rouhani congratulates Georgia on National Day

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the government and people of Georgia on the country's National Day, IRNA reported.