Flights from Gorgan to Istanbul to begin next week

TEHRAN – Weekly flights between Iran’s Gorgan and Istanbul are set to commence on January 21, the director-general of Golestan province’s airports said on Sunday.

Kazakhstan interested in expanding medical ties with Iran

TEHRAN –The high capabilities of Babol University of Medical Sciences in the health and tourism sectors have made Kazakhstan interested in cooperation with the university, Yerbol Akhmetov, Kazakhstan’s consul general in Gorgan has said.

Kazakhstan interested in enhancing medical ties with Iran

TEHRAN –The Kazakh ambassador to Tehran, Ontalap Onalbayev, has expressed his country’s interest in expanding cooperation with Iran in the fields of medicine, medical education, and treatment.

Behnam Yakhchali a doubt for 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualification

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team guard Behnam Yakhchali is ruled unlikely to return for two matches against Kazakhstan and Qatar in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualification.

Golestan, Kazakhstan cultural night to be held in northern Iran

TEHRAN – To celebrate the shared cultural heritage of Golestan province and the Republic of Kazakhstan, a special cultural night is set to take place in the historical city of Gorgan, which is Golestan’s capital.

Iran to boost ICT ties with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, in separate meetings with his Kazakh and Kyrgyz counterparts, explored ways to foster cooperation in the ICT field.

ICCIMA calls for implementing trade agreement with Kazakhstan

TEHRAN – Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has criticized the low volume of trade between Iran and Kazakhstan, underlining the need for the implementation of joint cooperation agreements between the two countries as soon as possible.

Iran shines at International Biology Olympiad 2024

TEHRAN –Iranian students have succeeded in winning two gold medals and two silver medals at the 35th edition of the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from July 7 to 14.

Proposal for joint cultural heritage committee between Tehran and Astana

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Iran’s deputy minister of cultural heritage, during a meeting with the Kazakh ambassador to Iran, proposed the formation of a joint cultural heritage committee between the two countries.

SCO to drive economic co-op of developing countries in Eurasia

The 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Kazakhstan from July 3 to 4, 2024, will take place at a crucial juncture for the regional organization as the economies of the developing world are bolstering their efforts to coordinate their policies on a wide range of global issues, including rising security tensions, mounting protectionism in the world's economies, and intensifying competition in high-tech space.‬

North-South Corridor to boost Iran-Kazakhstan ties: Mokhber

TEHRAN – Iran’s Acting President Mohammad Mokhber has said the establishment of the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC) has a great impact on the promotion of cooperation between Iran and Kazakhstan, as well as other countries in the region.

Representatives from Kazakhstan, Singapore meet with Iran's acting FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani has met with representatives from Kazakhstan and Singapore, who are in Tehran to attend a meeting of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD).

Azeri, Kazakh, Irish Presidents visit Iran’s embassies to condole Iranian counterpart’s passing

TEHRAN – The leaders of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Ireland visited Iran’s embassies in their countries on Tuesday to offer condolences over the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.

Health minister attending 7th SCO meeting

TEHRAN – A delegation headed by Health Minister Bahram Einollahi is taking part in the seventh meeting of health ministries of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Kazakhstan.

Tehran to host intangible heritage conference

TEHRAN – Tehran is set to host a regional conference on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in early March.

Over 200 local dishes offered at festival in northern Iran

TEHRAN – On Thursday, the third edition of Iran’s grand culinary festival was held in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province with the presence of several foreign envoys and diplomats.

By Afshin Majlesi

Iranian cultural riches shine bright: Iftar, Sadeh festival and art of illumination join UNESCO list

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, in a nod to Iran’s vibrant tapestry of customs and history, UNESCO's latest additions to its prestigious list -- namely Iftar and its socio-cultural traditions, the ancient jubilation of Sadeh festival, and the intricate artistry of Tahzib in illuminated manuscripts -- elicited waves of joy among Iranians who have cherished their enduring legacy through generations.

Intl. festival of Iranian nomads & tribal economy opens in northern Iran

TEHRAN – On Monday, the 16th edition of an international festival of Iranian nomads & tribal economy was launched in the ancient city of Gorgan, northern Iran, among a crowd of various tribes and curious visitors.

Isfahan sustainable tourism projects elaborated at Samarkand conference

TEHRAN – On Sep. 20, a host of cultural heritage and travel researchers from Iran, the UK, Malaysia, China, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, and Tajikistan addressed a range of issues impacting sustainable tourism and the challenges faced to heritage sites today.