By Afshin Majlesi

How Iran’s Kordasht is a beacon for heritage tourism

JOLFA – Nestled in the tranquil landscapes of Iran’s East Azarbaijan province, the village of Kordasht serves as a living monument to history. It resonates with the courage of Iranian soldiers who defended their homeland against Tsarist Russian invasions over the decades.

Tourism minister attends Ancient Civilizations Forum in Yerevan

TEHRAN – The Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, traveled to Yerevan, Armenia, on Tuesday morning to attend the 8th Ministerial Meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum.

New Armenian ambassador presents credentials to Iranian FM

TEHRAN – Grigor Hakobyan, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Iran, officially began his diplomatic mission by meeting with Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Armenia to host Iranian knowledge-based delegation

TEHRAN –Supported by the vice-presidency for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, a delegation of Iranian knowledge-based firms will be dispatched to Armenia to showcase the latest technological accomplishments of the country and explore markets for Iranian products.

Ambassador says Iran welcomes Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace initiative

TEHRAN - Iran supports Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and welcomes Yerevan’s efforts aimed at establishing friendly relations with its neighbors, Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mehdi Sobhani has said, Armenpress reports.

Iran, Georgia, and Armenia discuss easing border vehicle traffic

TEHRAN - The heads of the automobile associations of Iran, Georgia, and Armenia have held discussions aimed at simplifying cross-border vehicle travel among their countries.

Hundreds of artifacts from Sassanian and Babylonian eras unearthed in Iraq

TEHRAN - Archaeologists in Iraq have recently uncovered hundreds of ancient artifacts dating back to the eras of ancient Babylon and the Sassanian Empire.

China, Armenia join global outcry over Israeli aggression against Iran

TEHRAN – China and Armenia have joined the growing list of countries condemning Israel's recent aggression against Iranian territories on Saturday.

Armenian group visits historical sites in northwest Iran

TEHRAN - A group of Armenian nationals recently visited historical and religious sites in West Azarbaijan province as part of a familiarization tour organized by the provincial Department of Cultural Heritage and Tourism.

Iran, Armenia to boost ties in medicine, medical equipment

TEHRAN –Iranian and Armenian health officials have discussed ways to expand joint activities in areas related to medicine as well as medical equipment.

Iranian VP in Armenia to attend Eurasian Economic Forum

TEHRAN –Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has arrived in Armenia to participate in the third edition of the Eurasian Economic Forum, as well as a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.

Iran eases vehicle entry for Armenian travelers

TEHRAN - The Touring and Automobile Club of Iran has introduced a new initiative to facilitate the entry of vehicles from Armenia into the Islamic Republic.

Lavrov invites Iranian FM to Russia

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has invited new Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to visit Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced on Wednesday.

Russia affirms commitment to Iran’s sovereignty amid South Caucasus transit route dispute

TEHRAN – The secretary of the Russian Security Council has reassured his Iranian counterpart of Moscow’s commitment to Iran’s sovereignty as Baku looks to create a transit route near the Iran-Armenia border to connect mainland Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan.

Pilgrims flock to St. Thaddeus for Badarak ritual

TEHRAN – St. Thaddeus Church, also known as Qareh Klise (“the Black Church”), a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Chaldoran, northwest Iran, is set to host the 70th annual Badarak ritual from October 13 to 15.

Iran, Armenia officials discuss expansion of bilateral ties

TEHRAN- The Iranian ambassador to Armenia engaged in discussions regarding regional developments and the enhancement of bilateral relations with Armenia's deputy prime minister.

Tehran, Yerevan to facilitate cross-border vehicle travel

TEHRAN - In a significant move to enhance tourism and cross-border collaboration, Iran and Armenia have signed an agreement enabling Armenian citizens to easily obtain customs documents for their vehicles when traveling to Iran and beyond.

Navasard festival celebrates Iran-Armenia cultural ties

TEHRAN - The third Navasard Festival, a vibrant celebration of the cultural and culinary ties between Iran and Armenia, commenced in Armenia's Sisian region on Saturday, marking a symbol of the longstanding friendship between the two nations.

Armenia interested in purchasing Iranian medical, relief items

TEHRAN –The president of the Armenian Red Cross Society, David Nersisyan, has expressed interest in buying the medical and relief products manufactured by the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

‘From Lut to Ararat’: cyclists embark on tourism mission to Armenia

TEHRAN – Some motorcyclists from Kerman have set off on a 12-day journey to Armenia, symbolically riding “from Lut to Ararat” to promote tourism and cultural ties between the two regions.

Armenian teachers get to know Iran’s tourist gems

TEHRAN – A group of Armenian school administrators and Persian language teachers have paid visits to a number of places of interest across Iran.

Military agreement between Iran and Armenia is dismissed

 TEHRAN – Tehran’s ambassador to Yerevan has dismissed reports of a military agreement between Iran and Armenia, saying such rumors are spread by those who have a biased view toward Iran.

Tehran reiterates firm opposition to geopolitical changes in South Caucasus

TEHRAN – The Iranian envoy to Armenia spoke on the territorial disputes between Yerevan and Baku, saying Iran respects international law and opposes any unlawful geopolitical changes in the region.

Visa waiver program lifts Iran’s tourism, expert says

TEHRAN - Hormatollah Rafiei, the director of the Association of Iranian Travel Agencies, stated that Iran’s new unilateral visa waiver strategy has significantly boosted the tourism sector.

Armenian diplomats visit Sacred Defense Museum

TEHRAN - A delegation of young diplomats from Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has visited the National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense in Tehran.

Alborz-Norduz camper rally puts tourism front and center

TEHRAN - An international family rally tour, intended to introduce Alborz province’s tourism attractions to Armenians, started on Monday. 

Palestine welcomes statehood recognition by Armenia

The Palestinian presidency and the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) have welcomed Armenia’s decision to recognize the State of Palestine.