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2018-11-10 22:45
Intl. conference cements common heritage along Silk Road
TEHRAN – A recent conference hosted delegations of experts and officials from Iran and other countries with the aim of cementing common heritage along the ancient Silk Road.
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2018-10-28 17:14
By Javad Heirannia & Maryam Khormaei
Beijing supports full membership of Iran in Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Ambassador
More work needed to strengthen China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership
TEHRAN - China Ambassador to Tehran Pang Sen hailed the deeply-rooted relations between the two nations. But while expressing support for Iran's full membership in SCO, he underlined the need for more work to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership.
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2018-10-27 21:34
Tabriz to host intl. conference of archaeology and conservation
TEHRAN – Iran’s historical city of Tabriz will play host to the 3rd international conference of “Archaeology and Conservation along the Silk Road” from November 14 to 16, ILNA reported on Saturday.
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2018-10-08 19:00
Iranian Silk Road Ultramarathon announces winners
TEHRAN – Winners have been announced for the 3rd Iranian Silk Road Ultramarathon, which commenced on September 29 as a tourism event across the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert famed for being one of hottest places on earth.
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2018-08-24 18:49
Shanghai Art Collection Museum displays paintings by Iranian children
TEHRAN – A collection of paintings by Iranian children is on display in an exhibition at the Shanghai Art Collection Museum in China.
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2018-08-06 11:09
By Javad Heirannia
Trump and Putin would like to create new world order: Prof.
TEHRAN - Nader Entessar, Professor Emeritus of Political Science from University of South Alabama is the opinion that Both Trump and Putin would like to create a new world order, albeit for different reasons.
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2018-07-10 11:54
By Somayeh Mokhtari
One Belt, One Road, Silk Road’s new challenges, opportunities
TEHRAN - China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) project was proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013.
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2018-06-16 18:19
British actress Joanna Lumley visits Iran for Silk Road project
TEHRAN – Joanna Lumley, the 72-year-old English actress and activist who is famous for her role as Patsy Stone in the BBC sitcom “Absolutely Fabulous”, is currently in Iran to make an episode of a series on the Silk Road for ITV, a British commercial TV network.
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2018-03-13 12:45
Tabriz to host intl. conference on Silk Road archaeology
TEHRAN – The Iranian city of Tabriz will play host to an international conference titled “Archaeology and Conservation along the Silk Road”, IRNA reported on Saturday.
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2018-02-21 10:23
By Vahid Pourtajrishi & Elaheh Shirvani
Cultural considering New Silk Road: One Belt One Road One Culture
TEHRAN - One Belt One Road policy as Xi Jinpeng’s initiative is not just an economic plan but a cultural one which could create an integrated and unified culture along entire the route.
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2017-12-06 20:24
Photo exhibit to recall Silk Road caravanserais
TEHRAN – An exhibition of photographs depicting centuries-old caravanserais will open its doors to the public in Tehran on Saturday.
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2017-12-02 19:51
JICA picks Tabriz for heritage and tourism studies
TEHRAN – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has selected the Iranian city of Tabriz to undertake its new round of cultural heritage and tourism studies on the ancient Silk Road.
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2017-11-20 10:18
By Payman Yazdani
Global economy to benefit from Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan economic integration: Energy Scholar
TEHRAN _ Energy scholar at the Middle East Institute, Rauf Mammadov believe Global economy will benefit from economic integration of Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan in the important region located on crossroads of China’s One Road, One Belt Policy.
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2017-10-29 10:05
Historical bazaar rehabilitated in Khoy
TEHRAN – The centuries-old bazaar of Khoy, a tourist destination in a city of the same name in northwest Iran, has been restored to its former glory.
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2017-08-22 18:45
Iran’s “Colorful Dream of Silk Road” realized as Beijing book fair opens
TEHRAN – The 24th Beijing International Book Fair opened today as Iran, the guest of honor, has selected the motto of “Iran, Colorful Dream of Silk Road” for its programs for the major Asian cultural event.
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2017-06-17 20:36
Caravanserais, ancient roadside inns
TEHRAN – Along the major roads that connect Iranian cities one can see many abandoned caravanserais, ancient roadside inns that brought comfort to travelers and their livestock on trade routes, including those on the legendary Silk Road.
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2017/05/22
By H.E. PANG Sen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Iran
The Silk Road: Glorious Past and Even Brighter Future
Over 2,000 years ago, an official delegation sent by the Chinese Emperor arrived in this piece of land after an arduous long journey. The road he travelled was the original ancient Silk Road and ever since then, the two civilizations of China and Persia had been interlinked with each other.
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2017-05-14 09:27
Museum of bazaar and occupations opens in Tabriz
TEHRAN – A three-story museum complex dedicated to traditional bazaar (marketplace) of Tabriz and its associated occupations has opened its doors to the public in the northwestern Iranian city.
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2017-05-01 18:59
12 countries to attend Zanjan gastronomy festival
TEHRAN – The historical city of Zanjan, northwestern Iran, will play host to the 3rd International ECO-Silk Road Food Festival with the theme of “Together for Sustainable Tourism” from May 10 to 12. ECO stands for Economic Cooperation Organization.
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2017-03-15 21:54
Tehran, Shanghai heritage museums set to broaden ties
TEHRAN – Directors of the National Museum of Iran and the Shanghai Museum are set to widen ties in various spheres, as cultural interactions between the two countries are deeply rooted in time.
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2017-02-23 19:27
Under visitors’ eyes: Centuries-old Zeinodin Caravanserai
TEHRAN - For some visitors to Iran staying at or even a short visit to a caravanserai seems to be a must. The 16th-century Zeinodin Caravanserai, which is tastefully renovated, is amongst such time-honored roadside inns.
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2016-10-31 20:20
Tabriz historic bazaar complex: A melting pot of tradition, trade, and culture
TEHRAN - Tabriz historic bazaar complex, a labyrinth of interconnected covered passages that adds up to about 5 kms, has been a melting pot of cultural exchange since antiquity and once a hot spot on the ancient Silk Road.
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2016-10-24 17:38
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran hosts Sino-Iranian friendship conference as ancient Silk Road backs to life
TEHRAN – The Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA) on Sunday hosted a series of meetings linked with the 7th Sino-Iranian friendship conference, with an eye to the revival of the ancient Silk Road.
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2016-09-24 10:38
By M.A. Saki
Iran is a major country in Silk Road project: expert
TEHRAN – A professor of political science says Iran is an important country in the Silk Road project as China and Iran have already established “extensive” relationship.
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2016-09-17 15:27
By M.A. Saki
Iran one of handful of states vital for success of Silk Road: SISU professor
TEHRAN – A professor of Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) tells the Tehran Times that “Iran is one of a handful of countries that are indispensable to making the new Silk Road a success.”
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2016-09-10 09:36
Tehran, Beijing discuss economic opportunities in Shanghai
TEHRAN – Iran and China have held the first round of meetings in Shanghai to discuss revival of New Silk Road projects and exchange ideas on cooperation opportunities between the two sides, IRNA reported on Friday.
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2016-09-07 17:32
By Fatemeh Aliasghar
Silk Road still points at cultural, economic globalization
The Iranian city of Qazvin hosted the 11th Silk Road Mayors Forum on September 3 and 4, during which several ambassadors, cultural officials, and investors from across the globe convened to discuss a range of topics to fertile the ground for reviving the ancient trade route.
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2016-09-03 21:58
Iran says welcomes reviving Silk Road
TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Velayati, the senior foreign policy advisor to the Leader, said on Saturday that Iran welcomes cooperation with China to revive the Silk Road.
