By Mahnaz Abdi

Pakistani Embassy in Tehran, ECO Cultural Institute host exhibit showcasing Pakistan’s rich history

TEHRAN- A Tehran exhibition is offering visitors a journey through Pakistan’s civilizational arc—from its ancient roots to its enduring literary traditions—while spotlighting the cultural bridges between Iran and Pakistan. Titled “Pakistan Through the Ages,” the show was inaugurated on October 20, drawing diplomats, cultural officials and researchers.

By Mahnaz Abdi

TPO hosts final session as Vietnamese trade delegation concludes Tehran visit with agricultural MOU

TEHRAN – The Vietnamese trade delegation, led by Mr. Nguyen Dang Dinh, concluded its 12-day mission to Iran on Sunday, October 18, with a high-level meeting at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO). The delegation, which arrived in Tehran on October 6, aimed to expand Vietnam’s commercial reach in the Middle East and engage directly with the Iranian market, with the TPO hosting the final working session.

Vietnamese trade delegation seeks deeper direct trade with Iran

TEHRAN — A Vietnamese trade delegation arrived in Tehran on Tuesday, October 6, and is scheduled to remain until October 18. Led by Mr. Nguyen Dang Dinh, who is visiting Iran for the third time, the delegation has a packed agenda: visits to various regions, assessments of cooperation opportunities, and trade meetings. In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Dinh said the mission aims to expand Vietnam’s commercial reach in the Middle East and engage directly with Iran’s sizable market. Vietnamese businesses seek to boost direct exports of agricultural products—coffee, cashews, pepper, rice—and consumer goods, while exploring imports of high-quality Iranian industrial inputs and raw materials.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Iran, Pakistan deepen economic ties with focus on mining sector cooperation

TEHRAN- In a significant step toward strengthening bilateral economic relations, senior officials from Iran and Pakistan convened to explore avenues for expanding cooperation in the mining sector. The meeting between Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO), and Asad Ahmad, CEO of the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation, marked another milestone in the two neighboring countries' ongoing efforts to deepen their trade and economic partnership.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Roti Jala: a golden net of Malaysian culture on Tehran’s guest table

TEHRAN — The Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran on Sunday, October 11, hosted a warm and colorful gathering in which the aroma of Malay spices and hospitality, leaving a lasting memory of friendship between two cultures.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Tehran showcases urban market management, food security expertise to foreign delegations

TEHRAN- Tehran Municipality’s first program in the series of specialized visits “Introducing Tehran’s Urban Management Capabilities,” focusing on urban markets, logistics, and food security, was held on Saturday, October 10, in cooperation with the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF).

By Mahnaz Abdi

When shadows become bridges: Malaysian Wayang Kulit lights up Tehran

TEHRAN- On the evening of October 6, the Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran hosted a truly captivating cultural event: a Wayang Kulit (puppet show). It was one of those rare programs that entertains, educates, and quietly strengthens the invisible threads between nations. The evening was not merely a performance; it was a living conversation between two ancient cultures—Malaysia and Iran—conducted through light, shadow, music, and story.

By Mahnaz Abdi

A gathering of friendship, diplomacy: Uruguayan embassy hosts luncheon for journalists, ambassadors

TEHRAN — In a gesture of goodwill and diplomatic camaraderie, the Embassy of Uruguay in Tehran, under the gracious leadership of His Excellency Ambassador Beraldo Roque Nicola, hosted a warm and intimate luncheon bringing together prominent Iranian journalists and distinguished ambassadors from across Latin America and Spain.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Chinese embassy in Tehran hosts reception marking 77th National Day

TEHRAN — The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Iran held a reception on the evening of September 29 at the embassy to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Vietnamese embassy in Iran holds Vietnam–Iran business networking event in Tehran

From coffee to connectivity: Vietnam and Iran build practical business bridges

TEHRAN — The Vietnamese Embassy in Iran on the evening of September 27 hosted a Vietnam–Iran Business Networking Event at its embassy in Tehran, bringing together more than 50 businessmen active in different fields.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Bridging Continents: CIPCC Opens Second Half of 2026 Program in Beijing

TEHRAN — The China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) officially launched the second half of its 2026 program on Monday morning at Renmin University of China, bringing together over 100 journalists from approximately 100 countries for a three and half-month immersive experience in journalism training and cultural exchange. The opening ceremony, hosted by CIPCC Director Yu Lei, featured speeches from senior Chinese officials, including Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei, China Public Diplomacy Association Vice President Tong Xiaoling, and Renmin University CPC Committee Secretary Zhang Donggang.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Media Diplomacy in Action: CIPCC 2026 Program Brings World to China

TEHRAN- The China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) program officially commenced its second half of 2026 with an orientation session held on Friday morning at the Renmin University of China (RUC) in Beijing. This flagship initiative, initiated by the China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA), continues to serve as a vital platform for practical cooperation between Chinese media organizations and their counterparts in emerging markets and developing countries (EMDCs), particularly across the Global South.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Iran-Malaysia relations advance through higher education cooperation

TEHRAN- On Tuesday, August 18, Muhammad Hamizam Kamaruzaman, the chargé d'affaires of the Malaysian Embassy in Tehran, met Abbas Qanbari Baghestan, the deputy head of the Students Affairs Organization of the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, to explore ways to promote higher education cooperation to further advance bilateral relations.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Korean ambassador honors journalists with warmth, tradition, optimism

TEHRAN- On Monday evening, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Iran, His Excellency Kim Junpyo, hosted a select group of journalists at his residence in Tehran. The gathering, held on the eve of Iran’s National Journalist Day (which falls on Saturday), was a warm and heartfelt gesture of appreciation for the press corps.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Private sector can be a pillar of sustainability for any potential agreement: ICCIMA head

TEHRAN – The head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) emphasized: The private sector can be one of the pillars of sustainability for any potential agreement, because the deeper the healthy, balanced economic ties and shared interests among countries become, the higher the cost of returning to tension will be.