Qatari minister due in Tehran within days

Tehran, Nov 30, IRNA – Qatar's Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Abdullah Saleh al-Khulaifi is to visit Iran in coming days to discss issues of mutual interests with Iranian officials, it was reported on Sunday. Qatar's Ambassador to Tehran Ali ibn Ahmad Ali al-Salayti said the visit is aimed at promoting bilateral cooperation. Al-Salayti made the remarks in a meeting here with Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Welfare Mohammad Taqi Hosseini. Referring to the active presence of Iranians in Qatar's market, Hosseini said Tehran and Doha can promote bilateral cooperation due to their cultural commonalities and cordial relations./end