IRAN DAILY
-- Spain hopes trade with Iran to become prosperous again: Envoy
The Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Tehran hopes that the economic exchanges between the two countries will return to their prosperous days, said Spanish Ambassador to Iran Angel Losada Fernandez.
Talking to Iran Daily, the top diplomat noted that before the US withdrew from the JCPOA, the trade between Iran and Spain amounted to €2 billion per annum, which has decreased now to €200 million.
He added that despite the significant drop in economic exchanges between the two countries due to the collapse of the JCPOA, his country kept its Economic and Commercial Office open in Iran.
-- Will EU return to Iran negotiating table?
Luigi Di Maio, the European Union’s special representative for the Persian Gulf region, met separately with Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his deputy for political affairs Ali Baqeri-Kani in Tehran on Monday. During his meeting with Baqeri-Kani, the Iranian deputy minister expressed said Tehran would welcome any European initiative aimed at fostering cooperation. In response, Di Maio stressed the importance of maintaining an ongoing dialogue and engagement with the Islamic Republic.
The exact purpose of Di Maio’s visit to Tehran remains somewhat unclear, as it is not considered a high-level diplomatic mission. Therefore, a more thorough assessment of the trip will have to wait until there are more about his subsequent statements and positions following the meetings in Tehran. Nonetheless, there have been several bones of contention between Iran and Europe in recent months that soured their relationship.
-- On the occasion of Iranian National Cinema Day, here are some/ Prime examples of Iranian social cinema
All through the history of Iranian cinema, filmmakers exploited the transformative potential of the medium as a tool for raising critical social concerns and driving social change.
Before the Islamic Revolution of 1979, despite facing stringent censorship and political restrictions posed by the Pahlavi regime, Iranian filmmakers used the silver screen to artfully express dissent, challenge societal norms, and shed much needed light on urgent issues. Iranian New Wave directors used symbolism and allegory as a means to convey deeply political and social messages to their audience in a time period that mind-numbing, cheesy melodramas dominated theater halls.
After the revolution, Iranian cinema underwent a humanistic, spiritual transformation, after which it gradually found its unique style of depicting timeless struggles facing humankind. In time, post-revolution cinema of the country turned into a social platform that could speak to large audiences.
Not only Iranian cinema was primarily a social one until recently, but it also carried the power to affect society in an array of ways. In this piece, we will put under examination a handful of post-revolution films that have captivated Iranian – and even international – audiences and stirred the social imagination.
KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
-- Iran, Russia to Sign ‘Comprehensive Document’
Iran said Monday its relations with Russia are growing in all fields, where talks are underway to draft “a complete and comprehensive roadmap” allowing government institutions to pursue bilateral ties based on the set goal. Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said the two sides exchanged a draft agreement, and that their working groups are reviewing it.
The two sides will sign “the new comprehensive document” once it is finalized, he said, adding that it will “turn into a new roadmap for expanding cooperation and relations with Russia.”
-- UAE-Iran Trade Exchanges Top $24bn
The trade exchanges between Iran and the United Arab Emirates in the 12-month period closing on March 20, 2023 reached $24 billion. Trade between Iran and the United Arab Emirates surged in this period, business people and officials said on Sunday.
The executives said the UAE has in recent months rolled back limits on corporate registrations and the issuance of visas to companies from Iran. Iranian financiers are also exploring how to enhance bilateral trade by creating financial mechanisms to fund legitimate transactions, they added.
-- Iraq Destination of 18% of Iran’s Exports in 5 Months
Chairman of Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce Yahya Al-e Es’hagh has said that Iran exported more than $3.5 billion worth of non-oil products to neighboring Iraq in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to August 22), meaning that the Arab country accounted for 18.3 percent of Iran’s total export share in this period.
Iran and Iraq enjoy high potentials in all fields, especially in the fields of trade and economy to boost their trade value to $20 billion in the coming year, he emphasized.
TEHRAN TIMES
-- Grossi urges Iran to seriously cooperate with IAEA
The IAEA director general, speaking at a news conference before the IAEA’s Board of Governors in Vienna on Monday, urged Iran to seriously work with the Agency in line with the joint statement made in Tehran on March 4.
Rafael Grossi also claimed that he only is worried about the nuclear issue with Iran, adding there is no connection between the Iran-IAEA cooperation and the current indirect discussions between Iran and the United States as well as the prisoner swap between them. He used the most recent IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program to argue that ties between Tehran and the IAEA had not made “much progress” on the unresolved issues.
-- Iranian cinema's global ascent: the double-edged sword of international acclaim
Iranian cinema has captured the world's attention with its distinct artistry, social relevance, and poignant storytelling. Iran's National Cinema Day is celebrated every year on September 12 to recognize and honor the remarkable impact of Iranian cinema on the global film industry. The Iranian film industry has not only won critical acclaim at international film festivals but also imprinted its unique artistic identity in the history of cinema.
However, Iranian cinema's global ascent comes with a double-edged sword of international acclaim. While the recognition of Iranian films on the global stage has helped to raise awareness of the culture and social issues in Iran, it has also created challenges for Iranian filmmakers.
-- IRISL launches direct shipping line to India’s Nhava Sheva Port
The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) has launched a direct container shipping line from Shahid Beheshti Port in southeastern Chabahar to India’s Nhava Sheva Port, MANA reported.
As reported, the direct container line from Chabahar Port to Nhava Sheva, with a transit time of five days and a very competitive price, is unique in its kind and is expected to have a significant impact on the development of trade and strengthening the regional and extra-regional position of Chabahar port.
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