IRCS to launch medical centers in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society will establish medical centers in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan in the near future.

Tajikistan needs to import Iranian medicine, medical equipment

TEHRAN - Jamoliddin Abdullo Abdullozoda, the Minister of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan, has said importing medicine and medical equipment from Iran is a necessity.

Iran’s medical tourism revenues reach $1 billion in year: deputy minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s medical tourism revenues reached $1 billion during the past Iranian calendar year (ended on Mach 20), Saeid Karimi, the deputy minister of health, has said.

By Mehran Shamsuddin

SCO at Last

Iran officially becomes full SCO member 

TEHRAN – Iran has finished all the procedural measures required for the membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), becoming a full member of the regional bloc.

Tehran Intl. Book Fair opens with Tajikistan as guest of honor

TEHRAN – The 34th edition of the Tehran International Book Fair opened on Wednesday at Imam Khomeini Mosalla with Persian-speaking Tajikistan the guest of honor of the major Iranian trade fair for books.

2023 Tehran Intl. Book Fair names Tajikistan guest of honor

TEHRAN – The 34th edition of the Tehran International Book Fair has announced that Tajikistan is the guest of honor of Iran’s major trade fair for books.

UNESCO resubmitted dossiers for Persian feast, string instrument

TEHRAN – Iran has recently resubmitted UNESCO revised dossiers for the ancient feast of Mehrgan and the string instrument of Robab in a bid to win global recognition for intangible cultural heritage.

Noruz not limited to certain nations, Iran’s tourism minister says

TEHRAN —Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the UNESCO-designated Noruz is universal and not limited to certain nations while he called it the oldest festival celebrated by human beings.

Iran, Tajikistan sign agreement on pharmaceutical co-op

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan signed a memorandum of understanding here on Sunday to expand cooperation in the field of pharmaceuticals.

Silk weaving traditions gain UNESCO status 

TEHRAN – Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving has gained UNESCO status jointly for Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Raisi suggests close ties with Belarus to offset sanctions

TEHRAN – President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran said on Wednesday that moves to strengthen ties between countries which have been subjected to cruel sanctions due to their resistance to protect their independence are effective steps to neutralize sanctions.

Iran, Tajikistan eager to increase direct flights

TEHRAN –Iran and Tajikistan are eager to increase the number of weekly flights between the two countries, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Iranian cultural festival opens in Dushanbe

TEHRAN – An Iranian cultural festival opened on Monday at the Ayni Opera and Ballet Theatre in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Tajikistan denies providing Iranian-made drones for use in Ukraine war

TEHRAN – The Interior Ministry of Tajikistan has denied reports that Iranian drones manufactured in Tajikistan were provided to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.

Iran, Tajikistan sign MOU to enhance medical co-op

TEHRAN – Health Minister Bahram Einollahi and his Tajik counterpart Jamaluddin Abdullahzadeh inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand medical and health cooperation.

Iran to play Uzbekistan in 2022 CAFA U15 Championship opener

TEHRAN – Iran will play Uzbekistan on Sunday in the 2022 CAFA U15 Championship opening match.