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Deputy minister congratulates artisans for success at Uzbekistan handicrafts festival

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy minister for handicrafts and traditional arts congratulated Iranian artisans on Tuesday for winning top awards at an international handicrafts festival held in Kokand and Rishtan, Uzbekistan.

2025-09-23 17:25

Iranian ceramicist honored as ‘most skilled female potter’ at Uzbekistan festival

TEHRAN – Zahra Aslani, a ceramic artist from Ardabil, northwest Iran, has won the title of “most skilled female potter” at an international festival recently held in Uzbekistan.

2025-09-19 17:00

Iranian artisans join crafts festivals in Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – Iranian artisans are participating in the third Kokand International Crafts Festival and the second International Festival of Handicrafts in Rishtan, Uzbekistan, which opened on September 18.

2025-09-08 21:02

10-man Iran runners-up at 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran conceded a late goal to Uzbekistan in the final match of the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup on Monday.

2025-09-06 15:20

FIFA President Infantino to attend 2025 CAFA Nations Cup final

TEHRAN - Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, will attend the final match between Iran and Uzbekistan at the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup.

2025-09-03 17:11

Iran-Uzbekistan tourist exchange, a successful model for regional cooperation

TEHRAN-- Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Yusufjon Usmanov called Iran a valuable cultural partner for his country and said that the exchange of religious and cultural tourists will not only strengthen relations between Iran and Uzbekistan, but will also be a successful model for regional cooperation.

2025-08-27 17:38

Ardabili artist to attend International Pottery Forum in Uzbekistan

TEHRAN--Zahra Aslani, a ceramic artist from Ardabil, qualified for the second time for the International Pottery Forum and the International Festival of Handicrafts in the city of Rishtan, Uzbekistan.

2025-08-01 19:24

Uzbekistan’s Persian language professors visit Ferdowsi Mausoleum

TEHRAN—Uzbekistan’s Persian language professors, while paying tribute to the great Iranian poet Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi, visited various parts of the Tus Cultural and Historical Complex in Khorasan Razavi province.

2025-07-13 16:05

Tehran, Tashkent to hold joint scientific seminar

TEHRAN – The National Science Foundation will host a scientific seminar titled ‘Iran-Uzbekistan: science, innovation’ on July 16.

2025-06-04 15:51

Iran win 2025 CAVA Men’s Nations League

TEHRAN - Iran 'B' volleyball team defeated India 3-0 (25-17, 25-20, 25-19) on Wednesday to win the 2025 CAVA Men’s Nations League.

Minister outlines visa-free travel agreements, cultural initiatives, and infrastructure plans

2025-06-04 13:14

By Afshin Majlesi

Minister outlines visa-free travel agreements, cultural initiatives, and infrastructure plans

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, unveiled a series of major developments in regional tourism cooperation, heritage protection, and tourism infrastructure during a press conference held on Tuesday at the ministry headquarters in Tehran.

Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Fariddin Nasriev, addresses a gathering of Iranian officials, diplomats, and other guests during a ceremony held at the ambassador’s residence in Tehran, May 26, 2025.

2025-05-27 17:58

By Afshin Majlesi

Uzbek ambassador highlights country’s expanding tourism sector in Tehran ceremony

TEHRAN – Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Fariddin Nasriev, underscored his country’s growing tourism appeal during a cultural and diplomatic gathering held Monday evening at the ambassador's residence in Tehran.

2025-05-14 15:06

Uzbekistan seeks to boost ties with Iran on children’s education

TEHRAN – Uzbek Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Kongratbay Sharipov, in a meeting with Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has underscored the need to enhance scientific and technological collaborations between the two countries, particularly focusing on children’s education.

2025-05-12 22:04

Pezeshkian hails deep Iran-Uzbekistan ties as inseparable

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the strong cultural and historical bonds between Iran and Uzbekistan during a meeting with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov on Monday, calling the two nations “parts of the same body” and emphasizing the potential for expanded cooperation.

2025-05-12 18:11

Tehran, Tashkent explore museum exhibitions and heritage cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran has expressed readiness to expand cultural cooperation with Uzbekistan, particularly in the areas of joint museum exhibitions, world heritage registrations, and historical restoration projects.

2025-05-11 22:38

Iran, Uzbekistan deepen strategic ties as high-level talks spur broad cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Uzbekistan have significantly ramped up bilateral cooperation under Iran’s 14th administration, with senior officials from both sides pledging to deepen ties across political, economic, cultural, and logistical sectors.

2025-05-10 23:03

Tehran prepares to host Uzbek PM for talks on expanding economic, political ties

TEHRAN – Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov is set to arrive in Tehran on Sunday, leading a high-level delegation at the invitation of Iran’s Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref.

2025-04-27 16:00

Iran discusses boosting health ties with India, Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and his Indian and Uzbek counterparts have explored the potential for the expansion of health cooperation, holding separate meetings.

2025-04-26 17:40

Iran, Uzbekistan discuss extended co-op in tourism sector

TEHRAN - Senior officials from Iran and Uzbekistan have held talks aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector, emphasizing their shared civilizational and cultural heritage as a foundation for closer collaboration.

2025-04-25 14:45

Tashkent underscores promoting ties with Sharif University of Technology

TEHRAN – Daliv Shahrukh Khozhakbarovich, Uzbekistan’s First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, has called for enhancing cooperation between Sharif University of Technology and the top universities of Uzbekistan.

2025-04-20 15:43

Tashkent seeks to boost sci-tech ties with Tehran

TEHRAN – Daliv Shahrukh Khozhakbarovich, Uzbekistan's First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, has called on Iranian universities and scientific institutions to help develop technology and innovation in Uzbekistan, saying that face-to-face interaction between scientific officials is much more effective than diplomatic communications.

2025-04-08 14:05

Iran deputy parliament speaker urges collective push against unilateralism at NAM conference

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hamid Reza Haji Babaei, called on members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to unite against unilateralism and forge a new global order based on justice, peace, and multilateralism.

2025-03-17 17:41

UNESCO-listed Nowruz celebrated at Persepolis with Central Asian diplomats

TEHRAN – A multinational Nowruz remembrance was held at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis, bringing together ambassadors from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan to celebrate the ancient Persian New Year.

2025-03-07 00:52

Iran defeat Kyrgyzstan in 2025 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kyrgyzstan 2-0 in the CAFA U17 Women’s Championship 2025 on Thursday.

2025-03-04 18:04

Uzbekistan’s ambassador visits Alborz province, explores ways to expand cooperation

TEHRAN - Fariduddin Nasriyev, the ambassador of Uzbekistan to Iran, recently visited Alborz province, located near Tehran.

2025-02-21 20:04

Uzbek ambassador explores ancient Noushijan Citadel on visit to Malayer

TEHRAN – Fariduddin Nasriyev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Iran, has visited the historic Noushijan Citadel in Malayer during a one-day trip to the city.

2025-01-21 17:40

Cultural delegation from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan visits special handicraft house in Tehran

TEHRAN – On Monday, a cultural and commercial delegation from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan toured the Fusion Art Handicraft House in Tehran.

2025-01-04 15:59

Knowledge-based companies to hold exhibition in Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – The second exhibition of Iranian knowledge-based companies operating in technology and engineering sectors will be held from February 11 to 14 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.