Iran probably win oil contracts in Mexico,Nigeria
Ahmad Azimi, managing director of Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction Company (IOEC), said that his company would probably win two major offshore oil contracts in Mexico and Nigeria, MNA said.
He explained that the projects consisted of offshore pipe-laying or installing oil platforms. He added that the details of the projects would be announced after the negotiations are finalized.
Azimi put the value of Mexico offshore project at $500 mln, noting that the discussions on the Nigerian project are underway.
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Iran fight back to peg Mexico to 1-1 at interval
Iran fought back magnificently to peg Mexico to 1-1 at the interval in their opening Group D clash on Sunday.
After Mexico took the lead through Omar Bravo in the 28th minute when he flicked in after a free kick by Pavel Pardo, Iran levelled in the 36th minute.
Their equaliser came from Yahya Golmohammadi when he pounced on a loose ball from a corner by Mehdi Mahdavikia.
Iran were good value for their equaliser, having earlier gone close when Vahid Hashemian forced a fine save from keeper Oswaldo Sanchez.
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Soccer: Mexico denies Iran Universiade quarters berth
Mexico shattered Iran's hopes for advancement to the last eight of the football tournament of the 23rd Universiade in Izmir, Turkey on Sunday.
Iran, which was a draw away from quarterfinals, presented the place to Mexico as the South American side won the deciding match 3-1.
Both sides collected four points, but Mexico joined the already qualified Czech on goal difference.
Mexico netted twice before the interval and added another in the second half to beat the nine-man Iran.
The Iranian squad defeated England 2-1 in their opening match, but it was held by
Mexico denies Iran Universiade quarters berth
Mexico shattered Iran's hopes for advancement to the last eight of the football tournament of the 23rd Universiade here Sunday.
Iran, which was a draw from quarterfinals, presented the place to Mexico as the South American side won the deciding match 3-1.
Both sides collected four points, but Mexico joined the already qualified Czech on goal difference.
Mexico netted twice before the interval and added another in the second half to beat the nine-man Iran.
The Iranian squad beat England 2-1 in their opening match, but it was held by the Czech to a 2-2
Iran attends APLA meeting in Mexico City
Delegates from over 20 countries took part in the 25th Latin American Annual Meeting on Latin American Petrochemical Association (APLA) held in Mexico City.
Delegates from Iran, European Union, U.S., Canada and a number of Latin American countries took part in the three-day meeting of APLA to discuss the latest trend in the world petrochemical industry in particular, the measures aimed at development of the sector, a report by the National Iranian Petrochemical Industries Co. said here, on Saturday.
Iran’s representative in the meeting elaborated on the past and the present situation of the petrochemical industries
Veteran striker Daei to start World Cup opener against Mexico
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Veteran Iran striker Ali Daei will start his sides opening World Cup match against Mexico in Nuremburg on June 11, coach Branko Ivankovic said on Monday.
Though Iran beat a local team of part-time players 5-0 in Friedrichshafen on Monday, Daei failed to have any impact before he was replaced at half-time.
Daei is Irans record goalscorer with a stunning 109 goals in 149 appearances but at 37, his best football years are almost certainly behind him.
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Iran's artifacts selected to Mexico Museum
The selected articles by the experts of Iranian and Mexican museums have been sent to the restoration workshop of Iran?s National Museum to be examined whether or not they can be sent to Mexico to be displayed, said CHN.
The exhibition of the ?10,000 Years of Iranian Art? will be held in Mexico City on April 2006, displaying several artifacts from the pre-historic era to the end of Qajar dynasty.
Last month, a Mexican Museum expert came to Tehran and selected some items in the National Museum of Iran with the cooperation of some Iranian experts
Iran's historical water constructions introduced in Mexico
Iran's aqueduct civilization was introduced in Mexico international seminar which was held on March 22 on the World Water Day. Three lectures delivered speeches and five movies were screened by Iran in this seminar.
"This seminar was a good opportunity for Iran to introduce its thousands of years of achievements in the field of water management," said Abdolah Oskouyi, Public Relations Manager of Iran's Power Ministry.
"Rain", "Water & Civilization", "Water, Morning, and Life", "Kurit Historical Dam" and the silent musical movie of "Water and Civilization" were the movies which screened by Iran in
Mexico seeks bids for infrastructure
Private contracts are for hospitals, schools and roads
Mexico will seek bids from private companies for contracts worth as much as $3.7 billion to build and run hospitals and schools and to upgrade toll-free roads, according to presidential adviser Eduardo Sojo.
The plan, which includes eight hospitals, four polytechnic schools and 12 toll-free roads, would be the biggest initiative yet in Latin America to have private companies invest in infrastructure and provide public services in exchange for a fee paid by the government. All projects will be awarded by the end of President Vicente Fox's term in December
Mexicos Borgetti to miss rest of group matches
Mexican striker Jared Borgetti will miss the rest of his countrys World Cup Group D matches, the teams doctor said.
Borgetti, who had to be replaced with a leg injury in Monday mornings (AEST) 3-1 World Cup victory over Iran, will certainly be out of action for eight to 10 days, team doctor Jose Luis Serrano told reporters.
After evaluation this morning, he will not play any of the group games, but hopefully he will be back after then, he said.
We have to evaluate the healing process closely because theres the risk
World-Lavolpe decisions turn triumphant for Mexico
Mexico coach Ricardo Lavolpe had the last laugh over his critics on Sunday when he made two tactical halftime substitutions and steered his team to a convincing 3-1 triumph over Iran.
Lavolpe, 54, a former Argentina goalkeeper who has enjoyed an edgy relationship with the media, confirmed his tactical judgement is sound with his swift decisions as Mexico swept to victory in their opening group D clash.
The substitutions made all the difference in the way the team performed today, he said. The team functioned much better in the second half than it did in
