Iran has strengthened its position in the global biotechnology sector by exporting biotech medicines to 17 countries, according to Mostafa Ghanei, Iranian Secretary of the Biotechnology Development Headquarters in the Vice Presidency of Science and Technology. This is reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. Ghanei revealed that the value of Iran’s biotech drug exports has surpassed US$200 million, marking a milestone for the country’s pharmaceutical industry. He emphasised that efforts are underway to localise the production…

Iran is set to introduce a groundbreaking anti-cancer vaccine in the summer of 2025, according to the institute established under the supervision of the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. This vaccine is designed to target various types of cancer, as reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. Institute representatives highlighted the success of domestic companies in advancing this technology, noting that they are currently capable of meeting 70 per cent of national demand. Researchers of the…

A major concert, “Organ and Ancient Iranian Instruments,” took place at the Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in the Russian capital, featuring the Iranian classical music ensemble “Mehrabanan” under the direction of multi-instrumentalist Hamid Reza Dadoo. The musicians presented works by outstanding Iranian composers, including Homayoun Khorram, Ali Tajvidi, Rouhollah Khaleghi, and others. A distinctive feature of the concert was the improvisational performances featuring traditional instruments: the open reed flute ney, the Iranian goblet drum tombak, a…

The Iranian city of Isfahan is preparing to welcome a delegation of 100 tourism experts from across the world for a landmark event, “100 Tour Operators in Half of the World,” taking place from 19 to 23 February. This is reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. This five-day gathering will bring together leading tourism professionals, tour guides, and international travel specialists. Among the participants are tourism experts from India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia,…

Iran is intensifying its efforts to protect and promote its cultural heritage and tourism sector to achieve top-tier recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), according to Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts. This is reported by Iran Press News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. Minister Salehi Amiri articulated a vision for the future, revealing that Iran is developing comprehensive five-year and twenty-year plans dedicated to elevating its tourism industry. Under…

The newly signed comprehensive cooperation treaty between Russia and Iran sends a clear signal to the world that the two nations are determined to further strengthen bilateral relations and meet external challenges in their quest for a just international world order, Middle East expert Murad Sadygzade has told RT. Although the document is not aimed at any particular nation and focuses mostly on trade, economic, and humanitarian ties between the two partners, Sadygzade believes it was still partly a result…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is visiting Cairo for the first time in 11 years, as reported by Press TV, a partner of TV BRICS. The primary purpose of President Pezeshkian’s visit is to attend the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation summit on 19 December, a forum of developing Muslim nations focused on fostering economic collaboration. The main theme of the summit starting is “Investing in Youth and Supporting SMEs: Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy.” Earlier, a preliminary meeting of D-8 foreign ministers…

Iran has called for enhanced cultural diplomacy among BRICS nations, emphasising the pivotal role of national libraries in fostering deeper cultural and scientific connections. This is reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking at the BRICS National Library Alliance Summit held in Moscow, Gholamreza Amirkhani, head of the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI), highlighted the shared cultural and historical wealth of BRICS countries. Amirkhani pointed to the remarkable contributions of BRICS nations to human civilisation, citing…

Iran has extended a collaborative invitation to member states of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), highlighting its expertise and readiness to engage in advanced oil and gas technology development. This initiative aims to foster partnerships across upstream and downstream sectors, as reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. Iran identified key areas for cooperation, such as gas reservoir exploration, enhanced recovery methods, gas storage solutions, and carbon dioxide management. Other proposals include advancing mini-LNG technologies, developing…

Iranian authorities are taking significant steps to improve tourism infrastructure in the Lut Desert, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Major improvements have been made to visitor facilities in the Fahraj region. At a recent event, Reza Bordbar, the deputy director of investment at Kerman province’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department, said the initiative aims to modernise the main facilities to improve the safety and comfort of visitors. This is reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. There…