Iranian FM Due in Armenia Monday to Expand Bilateral Ties

(FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to leave Tehran for Yerevan on Monday to confer on the latest developments in the region and explore new ways for the promotion of bilateral relations.

Zarif’s two-day visit to the country will take place upon formal invitation of his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian.

Zarif and his accompanying delegation, are scheduled to hold separate meetings with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and Parliament Speaker Galust Sahakyan.

Iran and Armenia have taken major strides towards widening and deepening of their relations in recent years, particularly in the economic sector.