Governor-general urges Khorasan Razavi to host more cultural events

TEHRAN--Khorasan, as a large civilizational area, has the capacity to play a leading cultural role in the region by holding international events and conferences of Naqqali performance and Shahnameh recitation.

Tehran to host Nowruz summit with ministers, ambassadors from 18 countries

TEHRAN – Iran is set to host an international Nowruz summit with ministers from 18 countries in Tehran from March 27 to 29, 2026, a senior official from the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Sunday.

Nowruz-observing countries meet in New Delhi on safeguarding shared heritage

TEHRAN – A number of cultural officials from countries where Nowruz is observed met in New Delhi on the sidelines of a UNESCO meeting to discuss coordination among member states of the UNESCO-registered festival.

Khorasan Razavi tourism chief emphasizes importance of interaction between regional countries

TEHRAN--Director General of Khorasan Razavi Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Seyyed Javad Mousavi emphasized the importance of cultural interaction between the countries of the region on the sideline of his visit to Kyrgyzstan.

Iran discover rivals at AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026

TEHRAN - The 27 teams vying for places in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 discovered their challengers following the Qualifiers Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Central Asia's tallest Lenin statue taken down

Kyrgyzstan has taken down a huge statue of the revolutionary Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, which was thought to be the tallest in Central Asia, BBC reported.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan seek banking, investment agreements to boost trade

TEHRAN - Iran and Kyrgyzstan must establish financial and banking agreements to unlock the full potential of bilateral trade, said Ghadir Ghiafeh, deputy head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) during a meeting with his Kyrgyz counterpart Mamadsadek Bekirov.

Tehran, Bishkek discuss boosting environmental ties

TEHRAN – Hamid Zohrabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), and Meder Mashiev, Kyrgyz Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, met on Friday to enhance bilateral relations.

Initiatives of the Kyrgyz Republic on promoting sustainable development of mountain regions

Interview with the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Iran Mr. Turdakun Sydykov

Climate change poses a serious threat to the most important aspects of life in mountain countries. These include an increase in natural disasters, threats to food security, growing hungry populations, the most vulnerable of whom are women and girls, slower economic growth, water scarcity and growing tensions between countries.

Iran football team named for N. Korea and Kyrgyzstan matches

TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei has invited 28 players to Iran national team for two matches against North Korea and Kyrgyzstan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Photo exhibit ‘Iran Through the Eyes of Kyrgyz Bloggers’ opens in Bishkek

TEHRAN - The photo exhibition “Iran Through the Eyes of Kyrgyz Bloggers”, organized by the cultural office of the Islamic Republic in Kyrgyzstan, has opened at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Bishkek.

New educational hub for Persian language opens in Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN- On the occasion of the commemoration of Hafez Day, the Iranology and Persian Language Room, named after Kyrgyz poet Yusef Balasaguni, was inaugurated on Saturday at the Kyrgyz National University with the collaboration of the Institute of History and Regional Studies of the university and Iran’s Saadi Foundation.

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.

Pezeshkian extends national day greetings to Malaysian leaders

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent separate congratulatory messages to the King and Prime Minister of Malaysia, as well as to the Malaysian people, in celebration of Malaysia's National Day.

Iran down Turkmenistan at 2024 CAFA U20 Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Turkmenistan 3-0 at the 2024 CAFA U20 Championship opener Sunday night.

Iran to play Turkmenistan at 2024 CAFA U20 Championship opener

TEHRAN – Iran will kick off the 2024 CAFA U20 Championship with a match against Turkmenistan on July 7.