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.

Iran hosting regional conference on intangible heritage protection

TEHRAN – Iran is playing host to a regional conference that explores West and Central Asia’s intangible heritage protection in the face of climate change.

Isfahan conference to raise awareness of dangers to intangible cultural heritage by climate change

TEHRAN—Isfahan is set to host an international conference aimed at raising awareness of possible harms that intangible cultural heritage in West and Central Asia may face due to climate change.

Iranian minister proposes visa-free travels among ECO member states

TEHRAN—The Iranian tourism minister has proposed a visa cancellation program to be established among member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization.