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Reza Nazar Ahari play an active and positive role diplomacy, indicates that with absm as ador of Iran for regional and international the necessary will, many of the peace and security. outstanding international On behalf of conflicts can be resolved with- the Islamic Settling nuclear issue out resorting to force and vio- Republic of I am delighted to see that the lence. I am convinced that the Iran’s govern- negative propaganda regard- JCPOA implementation is a ment and ing the peaceful nuclear pro- suitable opportunity for the people, I gram of my country turned out world community to expand would like to be false and the Islamic Re- their cooperation with the Is- to extend public of Iran and the P5+1 lamic Republic of Iran. through the group (China, France, the As the Iran nuclear deal esteemed U .K., the U.S., Russia and Ger- reaches implementation stage columns of many) reached a historic nu- and sanctions are lifted, we The Japan Times our warmest clear deal in July. The hope the world can now make greetings and best wishes to agreement, known as the Joint use of Iran’s vast economic op- Their MajestiesE mperor Aki- Comprehensive Plan of Action portunities. It’s also a time for hito and Empress Michiko, the (JCPOA), is a breakthrough for the countries of the region and Imperial family, as well as the the continuation of our peace- the international community government and friendly peo- ful nuclear program and inter- to come together to tackle the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, , ple of Japan on this auspicious national security. problem of extremism. supreme leader of the Islamic president of the Islamic occasion of 37th Anniversary In September, Yukio Amano, Republic of Iran Republic of Iran of the Glorious Islamic Revo- the director general of the In- Relations with Japan lution of Iran. I would also like ternational Atomic Energy Iran and Japan, as two distin- tion under current conditions Iranian minister of economic to avail myself of this oppor- Agency (IAEA), visited Iran’s guished civilizations of Asia, is a must. affairs and finance visited tunity to congratulate my nuclear sites and in a subse- enjoy a long history with no Meanwhile, H.E. Ali-Akbar Japan at the beginning of Feb- compatriots on this happy oc- quent report to the 35-mem- record of hostility toward each S alehi, vice president and ruary. During this visit an casion. ber IAEA board asserted that other. Although the relation- head of the Iran Atomic En- agreement on reciprocal pro- Thirty-seven years ago, the there was no credible indica- ship between the two coun- ergy Organization, visited motion and protection of in- endeavors of the Iranian peo- tion of Iran researching nucle- tries goes back at least 1,000 Japan, meeting with senior of- vestment, as well as a Hassan Rouhani (right) and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands at a summit ple under the dynamic leader- ar weapons technology. years, the modern history of ficials. H.E. Fumio Kishida, the memorandum of cooperation meeting in September on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. embassy of ship of the late Imam Therefore, theU .S., the U.K. official relations dates to the minister of foreign affairs of among the Ministry of Eco- iran Khomeini came to fruit and and France joined the other early 1930s. Japan, visited Iran in October nomic Affairs and Finance of the foundation for establish- members of the board, ending The victory of the Islamic and held talks with his coun- Iran, the Ministry of Economy, cades and with the lifting of changes have gained momen- the expansion of travel by the ment of a system based on the inquiry. R evolution in 1979 contribut- terpart, Mohammad Javad Trade and Industry of Japan, the sanctions, potentials for tum and we can witness the noble people of Japan to my Islam and in accordance with This is a crucial step for the ed to further solidify the exist- Zarif, as well as other senior the Japan Bank for Interna- new fields of cooperation be- increase in the number of Jap- country. I am certain that people’s rights was provided. enhancement of relations be- ing amicable relations Iranian officials. The two tional Cooperation and Nip- tween the two countries have anese Iranologists and Persian these exchanges will contrib- D uring the past 37 years, in tween the Islamic Republic of between Iran and Japan. Faced countries also had several ex- pon Export and Investment been opened. scholars, as well as further in- ute to further understanding spite of many internal and ex- Iran and the international with dramatic changes on the changes of visits by Iranian Insurance, were signed be- Iran and Japan have ex- terest by Iranian researchers and friendship between our ternal obstacles, the Iranian community. The final decision international political stage, and Japanese parliamentari- tween Tehran and Tokyo. pressed their readiness to co- and students to accomplish two great nations. people have gained political of the IAEA proved the peace- the two countries have been ans. These paved the way for Japa- operate in various areas, their academic studies in D uring the tenure of my independence, executed de- ful nature of the Iranian nucle- expanding their consultations Japan has lifted its sanctions nese companies to boost their including nuclear technology, Japan. Iran and Japan also co- mission to Japan, I have been velopment plans, created a ar program. Additionally, on to contribute further to region- against Iran, joining the ranks economic and commercial co- anti-earthquake architecture, operate in the production of asked many times to introduce broad-based educational, sci- Jan. 16, Iran and the five per- al and international peace and of the world’s major econo- operation, as well as invest- nuclear power plant safety in movies, research in archeo- places of interest in my coun- entific, artistic and sports en- manent members of the U.N. stability. To realize this goal, mies to normalize trade ties ment in my country. natural disasters, health, san- logical areas and holding ex- try. I would like to use this op- vironment that the Iranian S ecurity Council — the U.S., officials of both countries have with the Islamic Republic of I would also like to mention itation, railroad and express hibitions and events in each portunity to introduce some people had desired for centu- the U.K., France, Russia and held regular consultations and Iran. The Japanese Cabinet ap- that in August, Japan’s State trains, hydrocarbons and oth- other’s countries. interesting places, from a col- ries. China — and Germany started dialogue. proved the lifting of sanctions Minister of Economy, Trade ers. I should also add that lection of wonderful sights in The IslamicR epublic of Iran to implement the nuclear President Hassan Rouhani on Jan. 22 following the imple- and Industry H.E. Daishiro Ya- Iran’s geopolitical situation Tourism Iran. with a population of 78 million agreement reached in July. and Prime Minister Shinzo mentation of the nuclear deal. magiwa visited Tehran at the could turn it into a place for Travel to Iran is a unique ex- The most famous tourist and an area of more than After the JCPOA went into Abe held a meeting on the The government indicated head of a delegation repre- joint production by Iran and perience of being in the cradle places of interest in my coun- 1,648,000 sq. km is located in effect, all nuclear-related sidelines of the sixth Asia-Af- that Japan would like to senting 23 companies. Execu- Japan with export of the com- of a civilization and culture. try are Persepolis, Pasargadae, a sensitive and strategic area sanctions imposed on Iran by rica Summit Meeting in Indo- strengthen its cooperative re- tives from major trading modities to Iran’s neighboring With the hospitality, compas- , Shiraz, Yazd, Kashan, of prime importance for world the European Union, U.N. Se- nesia in April. They reviewed lationship with Iran further houses and large banks ac- countries; a market with a sion and generosity of its peo- Hamedan and the Caspian Sea hydrocarbon supplies. Iran is curity Council and the U.S. bilateral relations, as well as and contribute to the peace companied the minister on population of 300 million. ple and a safe environment, area. I am sure travelers will a bridge connecting four con- were lifted. Iran in return has exchanged views on many im- and stability of the Middle East the visit. It goes without saying In terms of culture, Iran-Ja- the number of tourists to my have a wonderful time visiting tinents and many vessels pass put some limitations on its nu- portant international issues. through a friendly relationship that Japan has been one of the pan cultural relations date country has been expanding Iran. At the embassy in Tokyo through its waterways and clear activities. Both agreed that further ex- with Iran. main economic partners of back to ancient times and in during recent years. I am also we are ready to provide more near its shores. Therefore we The resolution of the nucle- pansion of comprehensive Following these develop- Iran during the past three de- recent decades, these ex- particularly pleased to notice information to facilitate visits. are convinced that we should ar issue, through dialogue and Iran-Japan ties and coopera- ments, H.E. Ali Tayebnia, the

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B elow are some of the popular ramics, metals and tapestry. to be the seat of government tourist attractions in Iran. Watching a traditional artisan for the Achaemenian kings at his workshop can be one of and a center for receptions Isfahan the many enjoyable things vis- and ceremonial festivities, the Isfahan probably is one of itors can do in an afternoon in wealth of the Persian Empire the few Iranian cities that is Isfahan. On the other hand, a was evident in all aspects of its closest to a tourist’s expecta- walk anywhere in the town is construction. The splendor of tions of a Persian town. It is a like visiting a living museum. Persepolis, however, was monument of the Safavid pe- Highlights of that living mu- short-lived as the palaces were riod with a large number of el- seum can be visited at Maid- looted and burned by Alexan- ements that are reminiscent of an-e Naghsh-e Jahan where der the Great in 331-330 B.C. the glory and splendor of the there is an abundance of ex- Islamic and Persian civiliza- amples of Safavid period Per- Passargadae tions. sian architecture, including Passargadae is the first cap- S ituated on the slopes of the Sheik Lotfollah Mosque, ital of the Achaemenian em- mount Zagross in the center of the Imam Mosque, the Ali-Qa- pire, situated 130 km to the the Iranian plateau, Isfahan is pu and the main gate to the northeast of Shiraz and less a city that was built on fertile bazaar. All this is located in the than 50 km from Persepolis. land, which is irrigated by Za- vicinity of the Chehel Sotun There is a building there that yanded Roud (the life-giving (forty pillars) palace. Else- is generally agreed to be the river). where in the town, but not too tomb of Cyrus that was built It is only a 400-km journey far from Naghsh-e Jahan, are (546 B.C.) during his lifetime. from the capital, less than one places like the Jami Mosque, This 12-m high imposing hour by air, and numerous and several ancient bridges stepped tomb of Cyrus, sym- flights leave Tehran and many that cross Zayandeh Roud. bolizing in its somber linear- other Iranian cities for Isfahan There is also much more to see ity the simplicity and greatness everyday. A road trip may be a on a peaceful walk on Avenue that made the man a potential very good opportunity to find Chahar Bagh. world conqueror, dominates out even more about the color- Passargadae. It consists of a ful varieties of the environ- Persepolis small chamber borne by a ment in Iran. D arius the Great founded basement of six levels which World-famous Persian art is the magnificent palace com- diminish upwards, so as to still present in Isfahan where plex at Persepolis around 518 form steps. The tomb is entire- there are many practicing art- B .C., although more than a ly built of megalithic stone. ists in different fields of fine art century passed before it was working in textiles, clay, ce- finally completed. Conceived Shiraz Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque of Naghsh-e Jahan Square, S hiraz is located 895 km Isfahan embassy of iran away from Tehran. This engag- Expanding bilateral economic ties ing and beautiful city, near the famous scholars, physicians, sides fostering such able sons greatest and most famous painters, orators, calligra- as Sa’adi, Hafez and Molla Masahiko Komura magnificent capital of the an- phists, architects and artists to S adra, has nurtured hundreds Chairman of Japan-Iran parliamentarians’ friendship league cient East, Persepolis, has the world of knowledge and of philosophers, mathemati- been, since the fall of the Acha- art, and each one of them, in cians, physicians, astrono- O n the occasion of 37th anniversary of the menian and Sassanids em- their own specialty, has shone mers, painters, illuminators (of victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, I pires, the heir and conservator and scintillated in the world of manuscripts) and calligra- would like to extend my heartfelt congrat- of the culture and civilization knowledge, literature and art. phists, each one of whom in ulations to the government and people of of ancient Iran. It has also been The wonderful and enduring his own craft has been like a Iran on behalf of the members of Japan- the birthplace and residence productions of the craftsmen guide lighting the way to learn- Iran Parliamentarians’ Friendship League. of many illustrious and emi- and artists of Shiraz, during ing and knowledge. Fortunately, the talks between Iran and nent men of learning, art, phi- past centuries are abundant in Shiraz, the home of Persian the P5+1 (China, France, the U.K., the U.S., losophy and mysticism, each other parts of Iran and outside poetry, the city of roses and Russia and Germany) reached a final of whom had a large share in of the country. They all dem- nightingales, spreads out like agreement, paving the way for expansion of economic and maintaining the ancient cul- onstrate the proficiency, mas- an immense garden on a green Top: Nasir of Molk Mosque in Shiraz; Bottom: Jameh Mosque of Yazd embassy of iran trade cooperation between Japan and Iran. Considering ture and art, customs and tra- tery, skill and excellent taste of plain at the foot of Tang Allah- this auspicious outcome, my colleagues in the Japan-Iran ditions of Iran, to a greater the artists of this region. o-Akbar. The ninth century pire, contributing greatly to its during Nowruz (the Iranian to around 3,000 years B.C. Parliamentarians’ Friendship League are determined to en- extent than the historians after The fame ofS hiraz mostly A.D. saw the development of prosperity by building New Year which coincides when it was referred to by the hance our efforts to further boost and deepen Japan-Iran Islam have recorded. rests on the possession of dis- S hiraz, the pace increased dur- mosques, bazaars, roads, cita- with the commencement of name of Ysatis, and was then relations in all areas. Shiraz, the patron of learn- tinguished erudite, literary ing the 10th century, when the dels and other structures. spring), the city becomes a part of the domain of Medes, ing and art, has brought many personalities. And Shiraz, be- town was promoted to the sta- Today, the famous Shiraz Uni- field of flowers and greenery, an ancient settler of Iran. In tus of capital of Persia. During versity, the large Namazee heady with the scent of orange the course of history, due to its the period of Attabakan-e Fars Hospital and the Nurse’s blossoms. All these attractions distance from important capi- dynasty (12th and 13th centu- Training college, various mod- draw large numbers of both tals and its harsh natural sur- ries) and continuing through ern plants and the flourishing Iranian and foreign visitors rounding, Yazd remained the 14th century, Shiraz was agriculture of environs of Shi- throughout the year, particu- immune to major troop move- one of the largest and most raz contribute toward making larly in spring, to the city of ments and destruction from populous Islamic cities. this city of more than 1 million roses and nightingales. wars; therefore keeping many Karim Khan Zand (18th a place of considerable stand- of its traditions, city features Congratulations century), the righteous king, ing and prosperity. 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