Zarif’s presence very important for administration: Vaezi

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Wednesday that the presence of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is very important for the Rouhani administration, Mehr reported.

‘Rouhani believes there is only one foreign policy, one foreign minister’

TEHRAN - President Hassan Rouhani fully backs his chief diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif, who resigned on Monday night, and believes that Iran has only “one foreign policy and one foreign minister”, presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Tuesday.

‘Europe should stop backing MKO, separatists’

TEHRAN - Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Saturday that Europe should stop supporting the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) and separatist groups.

Tehran says not interfering in Afghan affairs

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi has said talks between Iran and Taliban were held in coordination with the Afghan government, stressing that the Islamic Republic would never interfere in the internal affairs of Afghanistan.

‘Expenses reduced in next year’s budget bill’

TEHRAN- Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi announced that the predicted expenses have been reduced in the budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year, which begins on March 21, 2019, IRNA reported on Wednesday.

Rouhani due in Turkey to chair high council of strategic cooperation with Erdogan

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani is scheduled to travel to Ankara on Wednesday afternoon for talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Erdogan pushes for stronger ties with Iran 

TEHRAN - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said late on Friday that his government is willing to strengthen tie with Iran, especially in economic sphere.

Vaezi calls relations with Turkey ‘strategic’

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Friday that expansion of all-out relations with neighbors, including Turkey, is of strategic significance to Iran, Mehr reported.

Vaezi: SPV to become operational in weeks

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Wednesday the special purpose vehicle (SPV), a European mechanism which aims to facilitate trade with Iran in defiance of U.S. sanctions, will come into effect within two or three weeks.

Presidential aides, advisors quit jobs as law bans employment of retireees

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani and his chief of staff, Mahmoud Vaezi, have accepted the resignations of ten officials who had resigned in compliance with a parliamentary legislation that bans the employment of retirees, ISNA reported on Sunday.

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Rouhani backs Zarif over money laundering remarks

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday defended the recent remarks made by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif about money laundering, saying not just Iran but the entire world is suffering from money laundering.

Vaezi, Haji Mirzaee to be named govt. spokesmen: report

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi and cabinet secretary Mohsen Haji Mirzaee will be named as government spokesmen, the Arman daily reported on Saturday, quoting an informed source.

Iran-EU talks on nuclear pact progressing: Vaezi

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi says talks about the European Union’s package of economic measures to secure Iran’s benefits from the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), are progressing well.

Vaezi dismisses rumors of Jahangiri’s resignation

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi on Wednesday dismissed rumors that Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri wants to leave the government, saying such an issue “has never come up”.

New ministers to be named next week

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi told reporters on Wednesday that the Rouhani administration will introduce its new ministers to the parliament next week.

Vaezi delivers Rouhani’s message to Erdogan

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi who made a visit to Ankara on Thursday submitted a message from President Hassan Rouhani to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Nobakht resignation not true: government

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Wednesday that a report that Budget and Planning Organization chief Mohammad Baqer Nobakht has resigned is not true, saying media has misquoted Nobakht.

Cabinet reshuffle on Rouhani’s agenda

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi confirmed on Wednesday that President Hassan Rouhani is considering some changes to his cabinet due to the fact that the country is facing new economic situation, a reference to the return of sanctions following the U.S. pullout from the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Tehran: Trump made 8 requests to meet Rouhani

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi announced on Wednesday that President Hassan Rouhani had received eight requests from his American counterpart, Donald Trump, for a meeting.

Vaezi meets grand ayatollahs in Qom visit

TEHRAN – Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi has held talks with a number of grand ayatollahs during his trip to Qom, Tasnim reported on Thursday.

Government says has no intention to join FATF

TEHRAN – Iran’s presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Wednesday that the Rouhani administration is not trying to join the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), ISNA reported.

Rouhani’s cabinet to be joined by young, new faces 

TEHRAN – In the run-up to a cabinet reshuffle, the presidential chief of staff announced on Wednesday that President Hassan Rouhani plans to add “young and new faces" to his cabinet.

Govt. focusing on transparency, interaction and responsiveness

TEHRAN – Iran’s presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi has said the administration of President Hassan Rouhani puts an emphasis on transparency, interaction and responsiveness as important elements in relationship with people.

Rouhani to hold press conference in two weeks

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani will hold a press conference which will be attended by domestic and foreign correspondents within two weeks, Presidential Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Wednesday.

Ali Jannati named advisor to presidential chief of staff

TEHRAN – Presidential Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has appointed Ali Jannati as his advisor.

Vaezi appoints Verdinejad media advisor

TEHRAN – Presidential Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi on Monday appointed former managing director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Fereydoun Verdinejad as his media advisor.

Tehran boasts Islamic unity against Trump’s Quds move

TEHRAN – Presidential Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi on Thursday hailed the unity of the Islamic world for prompt reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to move the U.S. embassy Tel Aviv to al-Quds (Jerusalem).

Vaezi: Iran must be able to benefit from JCPOA

TEHRAN – Mahmoud Vaezi, the presidential chief of staff, said on Monday that Iran must be able to reap the benefits of the nuclear deal in order to boost its economy and enjoy open global markets.

Iran set to boost relations with Azerbaijan

TEHRAN – Mahmoud Vaezi, the presidential chief of staff, has said that Iran is determined to expand cooperation with the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Government seeking guidance from grand ayatollahs: Vaezi

TEHRAN – The government’s relations with top religious scholars does not end with formal meetings, said Mahmoud Vaezi, the presidential chief of staff.