Iran FM In Tunisia For Bilateral Talks

Tunis, April 23, IRNA – Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, heading a top political and parliamentary delegation, arrived here on Monday to hold bilateral talks with senior Tunisian officials. Upon arrival, Salehi was welcomed by officials of the Tunisian foreign ministry as well as Iran’s new Ambassador to the country Peyman Jebelli. Salehi’s visit is taking place at the invitation of his Tunisian counterpart Rafik Abdessalem. During his two-day stay, Salehi is planned to hold meetings with several top Tunisian officials on ways to promote bilateral economic and political relations. International and regional issues will be also discussed by the officials of both countries. This is the first official visit of the foreign minister to Tunis after the victory of last year's revolution in that country./end