Heading a high-ranking delegation, Ali Larijani left Tehran for Dublin on Monday at the invitation of the Parliament Speaker of Ireland Seán Barrett.
Larijani will meet senior Irish officials during the two-day visit and discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and economic development.
According to the Iranian diplomat who was speaking to reporters before departing for Ireland, certain meetings on issues of agriculture and industry will also be held with relevant ministers.
Larijani’s visit comes after Irish President Michael D. Higgins visited Iran to hold talks on furthering cooperation on legal issues and investment in various fields.
Larijani noted the visit to Ireland would help economic development, adding other topics on the development of the two countries would also be discussed on the sidelines of the trip.
Ali Larijani will stay in the North Atlantic country until June 17.