Armenian, Iraqi PMs to Visit Iran in Coming Days


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The prime ministers of Armenia and Iraq, Hovik Abrahamyan and Haider al-Abadi, are planned to pay official visits to the Iranian capital of Tehran to hold talks with the Islamic Republic’s top officials on a range of issues, including ways to boost bilateral ties.

The Armenian prime minister will arrive here in Tehran on Monday and will be welcomed by Iranian First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri.

Abrahamyan and Jahangiri will discuss a whole range of issues, including mutual cooperation between Tehran and Yerevan as well as the latest developments in the region and the world. 

Meantime, Armenian Energy Minister Armen Movsisyan is in Tehran and held talks with his Iranian counterpart Hamid Chitchian on Saturday evening, in which they explored avenues for boosting cooperation between the two countries in energy fields.

Jahangiri is also slated to give a warm welcome to Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi in Tehran on Tuesday.