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Ani Nigeriawati, the Director of Public Diplomacy at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

By Sedigheh Hosseini

A bridge of shared values: Indonesia's Ani Nigeriawati on deepening ties with Iran

TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with The Tehran Times, Ani Nigeriawati, the Director of Public Diplomacy at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, elaborated on the robust and multifaceted relationship between Indonesia and Iran.

2025-10-10 19:32

By Roliansyah Sumirat, Indonesian Ambassador to Iran

75 years on: Indonesia – Iran shared responsibilities and solidarity

TEHRAN – When I was inaugurated by President Prabowo Subianto as Indonesian Ambassador to Iran, the message I received was clear: advance Indonesia-Iran relations across all sectors, and navigate both countries’ mutual interests amidst delicate geopolitical situation.

2025-09-29 18:26

By Bobby Ciputra

The Ummah Union: A new path to Palestinian freedom

Why has the world failed Palestine for so long?

JAKARTA - A simple question that shakes the conscience. Decades of UN resolutions have been issued, dozens of negotiations have been held, but the results have always been deadlocked. Palestine remains under occupation, its people's rights still violated. The world seems busy talking, but paralyzed by action.

2025-09-29 14:50

Iranian House of Innovation and Technology inaugurated in Indonesia

TEHRAN –An Iranian House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT) has been established in Jakarta, Indonesia, to boost economic ties between the two countries and expand the export of knowledge-based products.

2025-09-28 18:55

By Sedigheh Hosseini

Indonesians hail Iran as symbol of resistance and steadfast backer of Palestine

BALI – In interviews with a Tehran Times reporter, several Indonesian citizens highlighted Iran’s historical, cultural, and political significance, describing the country as a “symbol of resistance” and a steadfast supporter of Palestine.

2025-09-26 14:15

Iran and Indonesia Can Build a Bridge for Global Peace through Tourism

2025-09-21 17:15

By Sedigheh Hosseini

A day in Bali where adventure meets serenity

BALI (Indonesia) - Bali, an island whose name is inseparably linked with both serenity and adventure, revealed the many faces of its nature and culture on the second day of our media tour.

2025-09-20 11:20

Exclusive: Indonesia Travelogue

2025-09-18 11:48

Exclusive: Aftermath of floods in Indonesia

From rice terraces to waterfalls, Bali tour highlights nature and culture

2025-09-17 15:56

By Sedigheh Hosseini

From rice terraces to waterfalls, Bali tour highlights nature and culture

BALI (Indonesia) - A recently-held media familiarization tour of Bali, attended by a number of Iranian journalists and social media influencers, was a journey to discover the authentic face of the country’s culture and nature.

2025-09-03 17:11

Iran-Uzbekistan tourist exchange, a successful model for regional cooperation

TEHRAN-- Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Yusufjon Usmanov called Iran a valuable cultural partner for his country and said that the exchange of religious and cultural tourists will not only strengthen relations between Iran and Uzbekistan, but will also be a successful model for regional cooperation.

2025-09-03 16:56

Indonesia to host Iranian media, influencers for 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties

TEHRAN — Indonesia will host a delegation of Iranian media representatives and social media influencers in Jakarta from Sept. 14 as part of events marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran said on Tuesday.

2025-09-03 15:14

Iran highlights culture, art as pillars of peace at Bali’s CHANDI 2025

TEHRAN — Hojatollah Ayoubi, senior advisor to Iran’s cultural heritage minister and head of international affairs at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, joined the “CHANDI 2025” in Bali, calling culture and art strategic assets for peace and dialogue among nations.

2025-09-02 16:54

Iran attends Chandi Summit 2025 in Indonesia

TEHRAN— Hojjatollah Ayyubi, who heads the Tourism Ministry’s Center for International Affairs, arrived Bali on Monday to attend Chandi Summit 2025, which will take place from September 3-5, 2025, at the Bali Beach Convention.

2025-09-01 22:08

Indonesian ambassador meets Iranian Media, stresses cultural and people-to-people ties

TEHRAN – The Indonesian Ambassador to Iran, Roliansyah Sumirat, emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural relations and people-to-people connections between Iran and Indonesia, alongside traditional economic and political cooperation.

2025-08-02 10:44

Iranian delegation to attend Indonesia Health Expo 2025

TEHRAN – The Iranian House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT) in Indonesia is planning to set up pavilions of Iranian knowledge-based companies in the health sector at the 37th Indonesia Health Expo 2025, which will be held from September 25 to 28.

2025-07-14 15:04

Iran earn third win in 2025 Asian U16 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kazakhstan in straight sets (25-11, 25-16, 25-21) in the Asian Men’s U16 Volleyball Championship Thailand 2025 on Monday.

2025-07-13 15:58

Iran sweep past Hong Kong in 2025 Asian U16 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Hong Kong in straight sets (25-20, 25-15, 25-17) in the Asian Men’s U16 Volleyball Championship Thailand 2025 on Sunday.

2025-06-30 22:15

By Sondos Al-Asaad

Why is Washington pressing Lebanon to put Hezbollah weapons to vote in cabinet?

BEIRUT — Israel’s Channel 14 revealed a U.S. plan that “is not unlikely to materialize” to drag Arab and Islamic countries into normalization with the Israeli entity within a year at the latest.

2025-06-12 14:06

Iran’s heartbreaking loss against Mongolia in Women's Volleyball Nations Cup

TEHRAN - Iran’s women's volleyball team suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 (18-25, 25-21, 25-14, 21-25, 11-15) loss against Mongolia in the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup on Thursday.

2025-05-24 16:04

By Shahrokh Saei

China PM in Indonesia: Li Qiang emphasizes importance of Bandung Spirit, true multilateralism

BEIJING- Prime Minister Li Qiang has stressed that as major developing countries and leading voices of the Global South, China and Indonesia should champion the Bandung Spirit.

2025-05-22 17:52

By Shahrokh Saei

Premier Li Qiang set for Indonesia visit, ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Malaysia

BEIJING- Prime Minister Li Qiang's forthcoming official visit to Indonesia and his participation in the inaugural trilateral summit with Persian Gulf and Southeast Asian nations in Malaysia highlight China's commitment to strengthening relationships with countries in the Global South.

2025-05-21 15:24

Tehran to boost technological co-op with Tunis, Jakarta

TEHRAN –Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, in separate meetings with his Indonesian and Tunisian counterparts, has conferred on ways to foster scientific and technological relations.

2025-04-20 22:31

Cries for Palestine echo worldwide amid Gaza war

TEHRAN - Mass demonstrations in support of Gaza and against the ongoing Israeli assault have taken place in cities across the world, including in Indonesia, France, Germany, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan.

2025-04-09 19:33

Indonesia ready to shelter Palestinians impacted by war in Gaza

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto says he has instructed his foreign minister to quickly discuss with the Palestinian side and other parties about how to evacuate impacted Palestinians to Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country, according to Reuters news agency.

2025-03-15 22:37

Iran's “Mahfel” Quranic program kicks off in Indonesia

TEHRAN-The popular Iranian Quranic program "Mahfel" is currently taking place in Indonesia.

2025-03-14 15:23

Iranian-made HPV, flu vaccines to be manufactured in Indonesia

TEHRAN –The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (the virus that usually causes cervical cancer in women) and the recombinant influenza vaccine are projected to be produced in Indonesia, an official with the vice-presidency for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy has said.