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2025-04-15 15:12
Iran, Japan, UNESCO join hands to address natural hazards, boost climate change resilience
TEHRAN – The international project of managing natural disasters and enhancing resilience to climate change impacts was inaugurated officially by representatives from the Department of Environment (DOE), the Embassy of Japan, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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2025-04-09 15:18
Iran, Japan underscore boosting technological ties
TEHRAN – The deputy minister for information, communications, and technology (ICT), Ehsan Chitsaz, and the Japanese vice-minister for international affairs and communications, Imagwa Takuo, have highlighted the need to expand technological cooperation in key sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), digital economy, and the development of sustainable communications infrastructure.
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2025-03-19 22:30
Tehran, Tokyo insist on diplomacy in regard to Iran’s nuclear program
TEHRAN – The Iranian and Japanese foreign ministers have insisted on the need to “employ diplomacy” and launch “diplomatic talks” especially on Iran’s nuclear program, IRNA reported on Monday.
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2025-03-05 15:12
Japan provides WFP with aid to enhance support for refugees in Iran
TEHRAN– The government of Japan has contributed $360,000 to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to help the organization in supporting the refugees in Iran.
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2025-02-04 15:05
Japan funds medical, vocational projects for vulnerable people in four provinces
TEHRAN – The Government of Japan has allocated some €360,000 to fund four projects, providing medical and vocational equipment for financially vulnerable people in four provinces.
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2025-01-25 17:48
Japan’s ambassador visits UNESCO-registered Dome of Soltanieh
TEHRAN - The Japanese ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, recently toured the Dome of Soltanieh, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned as one of the largest brick domes in the world.
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2025-01-20 15:11
Japan supports WHO in fight against malaria surge in Sistan-Baluchestan
TEHRAN –Recognizing the urgent need for taking action to eradicate the surge in malaria cases in southeastern regions, the Government of Japan has provided a generous contribution to support the World Health Organization’s efforts.
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2025-01-14 22:11
‘Autocrat’ label and past crimes fuel backlash against outgoing US envoy in Japan
TEHRAN – Japanese citizens have expressed anger over a social media post by outgoing U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, in which he reiterated his inflammatory remarks about China, Iran, Russia, North Korea, and Venezuela, labeling them an "axis of autocrats."
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2025-01-08 15:30
Japan remains committed to support Iran in hosting Afghan refugees
TEHRAN –Japanese ambassador to Tehran Tamaki Tsukada has highlighted the Japanese government's determination to support Iran in hosting Afghan refugees.
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2025-01-05 21:24
World's top arms producers see revenues rise on the back of wars and regional tensions
Revenues from sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest companies in the industry reached $632 billion in 2023, a real-terms increase of 4.2 percent compared with 2022, according to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), available at www.sipri.org.
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2025-01-04 21:22
Russia rules out German and Japanese Security Council bids
Germany and Japan will never become permanent members of the UN Security Council, Russia’s envoy to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, has said.
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2024-12-27 15:09
Iran ready to expand environmental ties with Japan
TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has announced the country’s readiness to cooperate with Japan in dealing with environmental challenges caused by global warming, mainly air pollution.
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2024-12-24 22:48
Japanese media says Iran planning to seek Tokyo’s mediation in potential talks with U.S.
TEHRAN – Sources within the Iranian government have allegedly told Japan’s Kyodo News that Iranian officials are considering approaching Japan for assistance in facilitating negotiations with the upcoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump. Tehran has not yet reacted to the report.
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2024-12-16 22:14
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.
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2024-12-01 13:00
UNDP welcomes contribution from Japan to strengthen wetland management, climate resilience in Iran
TEHRAN – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Islamic Republic of Iran has received a generous contribution of JPY 690,000,000 from the Government of Japan to enhance wetland management and strengthen climate resilience in Lake Urmia, Shadegan, Parishan, and Anzali wetlands.
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2024-11-19 14:52
Iran lose to Japan at 2024 IWBF U23 Asia Oceania Championship
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Japan 65-58 at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship on Tuesday.
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2024-11-02 22:31
Wafa: Japan examining recognition of Palestinian state
Japan is studying the possibility of recognizing Palestine as a state, Wafa news agency cited Japan’s ambassador to the State of Palestine as saying.
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2024-10-27 19:26
Japan stands with Palestine
TEHRAN - The people in the only country that has been hit by nuclear bombs, namely Japan, are getting more and more angry at the Israeli regime’s genocidal war on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
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2024-10-27 15:09
WHO, Japan further support Iran in eradicating malaria
TEHRAN -In an effort to enhance the capacity of the health ministry to address the prevalence of malaria in southeastern regions, the World Health Organization (WHO) in cooperation with the Government of Japan has procured 50,000 malaria rapid diagnostic tests as well as 4,902 mosquito dome tents.
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2024-10-25 15:03
Tehran seeks to boost environmental ties with Tokyo
TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has announced Iran's willingness to boost cooperation with Japan in the field of environment.
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2024-10-22 22:19
Iran's good neighborliness policy to continue under Pezeshkian’s administration: FM
TEHRAN – Iranian foreign minister says the policy of good neighborliness that had been championed by Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi will continue under the leadership of current President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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2024-10-08 15:27
Japan’s expertise to help Iran improve medical services
TEHRAN – The health ministry in cooperation with Japan has held an online elderly care course within the framework of a former agreement aiming to improve medical services in Iran through Japan’s medical management models.
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2024-10-06 16:10
Iran, Japan to bolster ties in health sector
TEHRAN –Health Minister, Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi, and Japanese Ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, in a meeting in Tehran on Sunday, discussed ways to boost cooperation in the field of health.
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2024-10-01 16:03
Iran, Japan underscore need to expand sci-tech co-op
TEHRAN –Iranian Science, Research and Technology Minister, Hossein Sarraf, and Japanese Ambassador to Tehran, Tamaki Tsukada, have discussed avenues for boosting scientific and technological collaborations between the two countries.
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2024-08-27 19:09
China denies intention to breach Japan’s airspace
China said it is investigating a report from Japan that a Chinese army aircraft violated Japanese airspace, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday in Beijing.
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2024-08-23 19:50
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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2024-08-20 18:47
Iranian handicrafts make their mark on intl. markets
TEHRAN — Iranian handicrafts continue to gain recognition in global markets, with exports to countries around the world, according to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2024-08-09 19:36
US faces protests in Japan for opposing Nagasaki refusal to invite Israel
Scores of pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside Washington’s diplomatic mission in Tokyo to protest the US’ opposition to Nagasaki government’s decision to keep Israel away from an event to commemorate the 1945 nuclear bombing of Japan, Anadolu reported.
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2024-08-06 22:10
Japanese slam Israeli presence at Hiroshima nuclear bombing anniversary
Japanese people have staged a protest to denounce the diplomatic presence of Israel at an annual peace event in Hiroshima to mark the US nuclear bombing of the city.
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2024-07-28 14:57
Japan, UNODC contribute to enhancing Iran’s drug detection capacity
TEHRAN –Modern drug detection devices procured by the government of Japan and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) aim to strengthen the capacity of the Iranian anti-narcotics police to handle drug-related issues.