** IRAN DAILY
-- Iran discovers its first lithium ore deposit
Iran announced the discovery of its first lithium ore deposit amid extensive exploration activity in the country’s metals and mining sector. A senior official in the Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade said that the deposit located in the western province of Hamedan contains some 8.5 million tons of lithium ore, Press TV reported.
Ebrahim-Ali Mola-Beigi, who leads the ministry’s exploration department, said more lithium ore deposits are expected to be discovered in Hamedan, a province highly rich in clay deposits which is a source of lithium.
-- Iran, Armenia keen on bolstering trade ties
Iranian Labor and Social Welfare Minister Solat Mortazavi said Tehran and Yerevan are determined to use all their capacities to expand economic ties. Mortazavi made the remarks in a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Narek Makratchian in Yerevan, IRNA reported.
Referring to the targeting of $3 billion of annual trade between Iran and Armenia, he said the development of all-out ties with Armenia is one of the priorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
-- Neyshabur’s turquoise
Identifying, evaluating, and exploiting underground reserves, in general, and mineral reserves, in particular, is the most important and valuable way to benefit from the resources of one’s homeland.
In today’s world, mineral reserves are considered to be one of the important resources for maintaining the economic independence of countries, and Iran has a very high rank in the world in terms of having mineral reserves, such as turquoise mines, surfiran.com wrote.
Turquoise, known in Persian as firuzeh, is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum. It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gemstone and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. Only a few countries benefit from having turquoise mine sites, leading it to becoming a rare and infrequent stone. The extraction of this stone is very difficult.
** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
-- Envoy: Iran Pursuing Active Neutrality in Ukraine War
Iran’s Ambassador to Spain Hassan Qashqavi has underscored that the Islamic Republic has taken up the policy of active neutrality in dealing with the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Qashqavi, who was invited by head of Centre for National Defense Studies (CESEDEN) Lieutenant General Francisco de Paula Bisbal Pons to participate in a meeting with commanders and officers of the center, said that Tehran calls for instant cessation of the confrontation via peaceful negotiations and diplomatic tools.
-- Iran Defeat Malaysia at 2023 IIHF World Championship
Iran have defeated Malaysia 14-4 in their opening Group B match in the 2023 IIHF World Championship Division III.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, and Singapore are also in the group.
Group A consists of Turkmenistan, Chinese Taipei, South Africa, Luxembourg, and Thailand.
The Group A tournament will be held in Cape Town, South Africa from 17 to 23 April.
– Tehran Lauds Arab Parliamentary Delegation’s Visit to Syria
Hailing an Arab parliamentary delegation’s visit to Damascus as a positive step towards Islamic unity, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kana’ani on Tuesday said regional states are able to resolve differences peacefully and by ignoring the outsiders.
In a post on his Twitter account, Kana’ani said the recent improvement of relations between the Arab countries and Syria, including the visit that an Arab parliamentary delegation paid to Damascus to show solidarity with the victims of the recent devastating earthquake, signifies “realism” and is regarded as “a positive step towards Islamic solidarity”.
** TEHRAN TIMES
-- Arabic editions of children’s books by Iranian writers offered at Muscat fair
Arabic editions of eleven children’s books by Iranian writers were introduced during the Muscat International Book Fair currently underway at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center. The books written by Claire Jobert and Ali Babajani are based on stories and teachings from the Holy Quran.
Among the books are Jobert’s “Red Apple”, “Problem-Solving Soup” and “Meatball Competition”. The collection also includes her trilogy “Thanksgiving” comprising “Deformed Doll”, “Three Missing Hazelnuts” and “Underground Playing”.
-- Science and technology are cornerstones of development, Raisi says
President Ebrahim Raisi has said science and technology are the cornerstones of national development.
The chain of knowledge, research, innovation, and technology ensures sustainable development in the country, he added. The president made the remarks at the ending ceremony of the 36th Khwarizmi International Festival, the 24th Khwarizmi Youth Award, and the 24th Khwarizmi Youth Award, which was held in Tehran on Tuesday.
“Our religious leaders benefited from the knowledge and advised the society to learn science and wisdom.
-- Visiting Iran not merely a simple excursion
Welcome to what might be the friendliest nation on Earth. The gem of Islam's crown, the ancient land, may appeal to you if you enjoy visiting areas where remnants of ancient civilizations can still be heard today. Here, you may visit cities that Cyrus the Great, Darius, Alexander the Great, and Genghis Khan conquered or had control over.
Some of the most stunning buildings on earth can be found in this ancient land, which is a treasure trove. Islam has a long tradition of valuing aesthetic excellence and beautiful architecture, and this tradition seems to prevail everywhere. You can travel back in time to the heyday of Ancient Persia by strolling around the magnificent power and beauty of Persepolis, experiencing the remote power of Susa (Shush), and admiring the amazingly enormous Elamite ziggurat at Tchoqa Zanbil.
Isfahan's Imam Square is notable for several reasons, not the least of which is the presence of the royal intimate, an impressive architectural feat that is surrounded by two mosques. Every visitor should also visit the historic city of Persepolis, which is close to Shiraz.
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