FM to embark on three-nation North Africa tour: Spokesman

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to make a two-day official visit to three North African countries to discuss latest regional developments and mutual relations.

According to Press TV, Zarif is to start his visit to Algeria, Mauritania and Tunisia on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Saturday.

He added that the top Iranian diplomat plans to hold talks with foreign ministers and heads of state of the three countries.

The visit is aimed at exploring possible avenues for strengthening relations and exchanging views about developments in the Middle East, particularly the war in Syria and the crisis involving Qatar and several other Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region, the Iranian spokesperson said.

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