Iran, Kyrgyzstan to cooperate in battle against coronavirus

TEHRAN — Iranian Ambassador to Bishkek Saeed Kharrazi met on Tuesday with Kyrgyz Deputy Health Minister Tolo Isakov to exchange views on ways to cooperate in the battle against the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran crowned CAFA U19 Girl’s Futsal champions

TEHRAN – Iran claimed the title of the CAFA U19 Girl’s Futsal Championship 2020 on Wednesday.

Iran’s new ambassadors to 13 countries meet president

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani met on Tuesday with new ambassadors of Iran to Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belarus, Armenia, Serbia, South Africa, Nigeria, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, Mauritania and Croatia.

Iranian photographers honored at Kyrgyzstan Ala Archa exhibit

TEHRAN – Several Iranian photographers were honored with awards at the 1st Ala Archa International Exhibition of Photography in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, the organizers announced on Tuesday. 

ECO Cultural Institute seeks tourism boom, new president says

TEHRAN – The newly-appointed president of the Economic Cooperation Organization Cultural Institute said on Monday that development of tourism industry is a priority of her mission through launching joint projects with other member states.

Tehran, Bishkek agree to ease visa rules, resume direct flights

TEHRAN – Iran and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to facilitate visa issuance and resume direct flights by the end of the current Iranian month of Azar (Dec. 21), YJC quoted Iran’s deputy transport minister Shahram Adamnejad as saying on Wednesday.

Iran sink Kyrgyz Republic at CAFA U23 Women’s Championship

TEHRAN – Iran earned their third successive win at the CAFA U23 Women’s Championship on Monday.

Iran seal AFC U19 Championship 2020 spot

TEHRAN - Iran qualified for the AFC U19 Championship Uzbekistan 2020 as group winners, confirming their place among Asia’s elite with a 2-0 win over United Arab Emirates at PAS Stadium in Tehran, capital of Iran on Sunday.

Tehran ready to relax visa policy for Kyrgyz tourists

TEHRAN – Iran is ready to ease visa regulations for Kyrgyzstani nationals in a bid to boost tourism, First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has said.

Cabinet okays free higher education for the physically challenged

TEHRAN - In a session on Wednesday, the council of ministers, chaired by President Hassan Rouhani, approved three regulations related to supporting the rights of physically challenged persons, the president.ir reported.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan hold political talks in Tehran

TEHRAN - Iran and Kyrgyzstan held their fourth round of political consultations in Tehran on Saturday. 

Iranian knowledge-based firms to boost ties with Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN -- A delegation of Iranian knowledge-based companies will travel to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan to boost cooperation with the two countries, Iran’s Tech-Export Services Corridor website announced.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan to cooperate in fighting terrorism

TEHRAN – Kyrgyz Deputy Interior Minister Kursan Asanov and Iran’s Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani have discussed practical steps for signing a draft agreement on how to work together to ensure security and keep law and order, Trend reported on Tuesday, citing Kabar news agency.

Interior minister due in Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday

TEHRAN – Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli was expected to start an official visit to Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday in a bid to boost bilateral relations in diverse fields, security in particular.

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China`s repression policy against Islam

Since April 2017, the wave of arrests of members of the Muslim minority, especially ethnic Uighurs, Kazakhs and Kyrgyz, has been increasing in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China.

Iran runners-up at Asian Wrestling Championship

TEHRAN – Iran freestyle team finished in second place in the 2018 Asian Wrestling Championship on Sunday.

Iran beaten by Oman at AFC U23 Championship qualifier

Iran U23 football team lost to Oman 2-0 at the AFC Championship qualifier on Sunday.

AFC U-23 Championship Qualifiers: Group A - Iran beat Kyrgyzstan

The Islamic Republic of Iran emerged as the early leaders of Group A in the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers thanks to a 2-1 win over hosts Kyrgyzstan Republic on Wednesday.

Iran’s U-23 football team to travel to Kyrgyzstan for AFC Championship qualifiers

The Iranian U-23 football team will leave Tehran for capital of Kyrgyzstan Bishkek on Saturday to take part at the qualifying stage for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan discuss development of railway ties

TEHRAN- Iranian Transport Minister Abbas Akhoundi conferred on expansion of Iran-Kyrgyzstan railway ties in a meeting with the parliamentary delegation of Kyrgyzstan, led by Speaker Chynybai Tursunbekov, Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday.

Kyrgyzstan to simplify visa process for Iranian visitors

TEHRAN – Kyrgyzstan will simplify bureaucracy for Iranian visitors and business travelers in a bid to deepen bilateral ties, its foreign minister said on April 19.

Iran detests terror act in Saint Petersburg

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg which left at least 14 people killed.

Kyrgyz agriculture minister due in Tehran today

TEHRAN- Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Land Reclamation Murashev Nurbek Murpazylzhanovich will arrive in Tehran today to discuss the ways for expansion of agricultural ties between his country and Iran with Iranian Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati, Mehr news agency reported.

Rouhani declares prisoner swap law with Kyrgyzstan 

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani wrote on Wednesday to Justice Ministry declaring a prisoner swap law with Kyrgyzstan. 

President: Time ripe for reviewing ties with friendly nations 

TEHRAN – Having got back from his Eurasian tour late on Friday, President Rouhani said time is ripe for Iran to review its ties with friendly countries in the past-sanctions era. 

Kyrgyzstan’s new envoy delivers credentials to Zarif

TEHRAN – Kyrgyzstan’s new ambassador to Tehran on Monday submitted his credentials to Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Mehr reported.

Rouhani to lead trade delegation to Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN – A high ranking trade delegation headed by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is due to leave Tehran for Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan on December 21, Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA)’s portal reported.