Iranian, Japanese private sector officials discuss boosting economic ties

TEHRAN - Makhmoud Najafi-Arab, Head of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) met with Maekawa Nobutaka, Executive Vice President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), to explore avenues for strengthening trade and economic relations between Iran and Japan, with a focus on the private sector.

Japan interested in expanding maritime economic co-op with Iran, says envoy

TEHRAN - Japan is interested in enhancing bilateral cooperation with Iran, particularly in maritime-based economic development, Tokyo’s ambassador to Tehran said during a meeting with senior Iranian officials.

Hiroshima Peace Group explores Khark island at local invitation

A delegation from the Hiroshima Peace Group recently visited the Persian Gulf Island of Khark at the invitation of island officials and residents. The group, visiting from Hiroshima, Japan, extended their stay after participating in the Fajr Film Festival in Tehran to experience the island firsthand.

Iran, Japan reaffirm commitment to regional stability through continued dialogue

TEHRAN – Iran and Japan have reiterated their commitment to ongoing consultations to address regional and international issues, with a particular focus on developments in Syria.

Japan to help Iran resolve differences with FATF: official

TEHRAN - Japan has vowed to carry out efforts to help Iran advance its case in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to an Iranian deputy finance minister.

Tehran, Tokyo explore avenues of economic co-op

TEHRAN – the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) hosted a meeting with Japan’s Ambassador to Tehran Tamaki Tsukada in which the two sides explored avenues for economic cooperation.

Araqchi highlights potential for cooperation with Japan amid illegal U.S. sanctions

TEHRAN – There are significant opportunities for cooperation between Iran and Japan, particularly in the energy and economic sectors, said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during an interview with Japanese media. 

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Baseless drone allegations

Iran FM strongly rejects Japanese allegations of involvement in Ukraine war

TEHRAN - During a press conference in Tokyo on Monday, visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian rejected allegations that Iran is providing drones to Russia in its war with Ukraine.

Exchanging business information to boost Iran-Japan trade

TEHRAN - Niloufar Asadi, acting head of the international affairs department of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), in a meeting with the business representatives of Japan’s Embassy in Tehran, stressed the need for exchanging business information as a way to increase trade relations between the two countries.

Tehran, Tokyo stress expansion of economic ties

TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji and Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi in a meeting stressed the need for enhancing the two countries' energy and economic ties, Shana reported.

Japan eyes investment in Iranian ports in post-sanction era

TEHRAN – Japanese Ambassador to Tehran Kazutoshi Aikawa has visited Iran’s southern Shahid Rajaee Port to explore areas of mutual interest for future cooperation, the portal of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) reported on Monday.