** IRAN DAILY
-- Foreign investment in Iran up 83% in 20 months
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Iran has grown by 83%, to reach $6.51 billion, since President Ebrahim Raisi took office in August 2021 until late April this year, compared to the same period the previous year.
According to figures published on Saturday by the Organization for Investment and Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran, a total of 401 foreign investment projects, with a value of $10.76 billion had been approved by the organization since August 2021.
-- Tehran should be more assertive on northern borders: Iran MP
Referring to recent developments in the southern Caucasus region, a member of the Iranian Parliament emphasized that the country’s diplomatic apparatus should do away with its reservations when it comes to Iran’s northern borders.
In an exclusive interview with Iran Daily, Ara Shaverdian called on Tehran to be more vigilant with regard to any development that lays the groundwork for changes in the region’s internationally-recognized borders, echoing the Leader of the Islamic Republic’s stress on the principle of the inviolability of borders.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always pursued a balance in its ties with neighboring countries, but if geopolitical changes are to occur in internationally-recognized borders, it should no longer have such considerations,” the lawmaker stated.
-- Turkey, main obstacle ...
If this crossing is internationalized, Armenia will be stripped of its sovereignty while Russian forces, or multinational armies, will take control of it. This situation means a violation of Armenia’s territorial integrity, which is opposed by Yerevan. Armenia’s position is logical; it is supported not only by Iran, but also by the international community and the UN, because the territorial integrity of the countries should not be violated.
In addition, if Zangezur is removed from Armenia’s territorial integrity, internationally recognized borders will change, and the border between Iran and Armenia will also be closed. This is another reason for Iran’s position regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and access roads of the Caucasus, which is completely principled and in line with international standards.
** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
-- FAO Names Iran as Largest Dairy Exporter in Asia
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in a report said that Iran is the largest exporter of dairy products in Asia. It also said Iran ranks as the 13th largest producer of wheat, 13th largest producer of rice and also 11th largest producer of meat in Asia.
In its latest report on “World Food Prospects”, FAO has predicted that Iran’s production of cereals and grains will reach 18.8 million tons in 2023. Meanwhile, FAO reported that wheat, rice and barley will be Iran’s predominant produced grains in 2023.
-- Minister: Iraq Pays All Gas Import Debts to Iran
Iraqi Minister of Electricity Ziad Ali Fazel says Baghdad has paid all its gas debts over gas imports from Iran, also saying that generation of electricity in Iraq has decreased 2,000 megawatt as a result of reduced gas imports from Iran.
Earlier on June 10, the head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce Yahya Al-e Es’haq says that $2.7 billion of Iran’s frozen assets were released in Iraq. Al-e Es’haq said that this can significantly contribute to the stability of the foreign currency market in Iran.
-- Qur’an Written With Threat and Sewing Machine
A one-of-a-kind Qur’an written with thread and sewing machine on black velvet cloth is exhibited at an international book fair in Qatar. At the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC), the Doha International Book Fair showcases a remarkable collection of rare and artistic versions of the Holy Qur’an. These versions are distinguished by their calligraphy, writing and historical value.
Among the most striking versions is the one created by the Syrian artist Muhammad Mahir Hadri, who wrote the entire Qur’an on black velvet cloth using threads that resemble the covering of the Holy Ka’aba (Kiswah). He said he invented a new technique of writing with thread and sewing machine, which is unprecedented in the world. He started his project in 2000 and finished it in 2012.
** TEHRAN TIMES
--- Taliban to allow Iranian experts to assess Kajaki water reservoir
The Taliban have agreed to let Iranian specialists assess the quantity of water behind the Kajaki dam in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province, according to Iran’s envoy in Kabul, despite a dispute between the two neighbors about who gets how much water from the Helmand River.
Hassan Kazemi Qomi, the Iranian special envoy for Afghanistan, stated during a televised interview that Iran is making significant efforts to defend its rights to a portion of water from the Helmand River.
-- Iranian cinema garners two Asian New Talent honors at Shanghai filmfest
Iranian films “1.5 Horsepower” and “Cause of Death: Unknown” have won two awards in the Asian New Talent section of the 25th edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival in China. Sorur Peyrovani received the Golden Goblet for best actress for her role in “1.5 Horsepower” directed by Rasul Kahani, while Davud Malekhosseini was picked as best cinematographer for his collaboration in “Cause of Death: Unknown” by Ali Zarnegar, the organizers announced on Saturday.
The Golden Goblet for best film went to “Sunday” by Uzbek director Shokir Kholikov, and Aisultan Seitov from Kazakhstan for “Qash” and Luo Dong from China for “May” shared the award for best director.
-- Iran has seen drop in European arrivals, upsurge of Chinese and Russian sightseers: expert
The number of European tourists visiting Iran has decreased, whereas more Chinese and Russian tourists are flocking to the country, a tourism expert has said. Although the number of Chinese and Russian tourists visiting Iran has risen significantly, the country has witnessed a decrease in the number of European tourists, ILNA quoted Hormatollah Rafiei as saying on Saturday.
The current situation regarding tourists entering the country is not ideal, but it is not necessarily negative either, the expert added.
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