Publish Date: 7 November 2016 - 17:57

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Zarif has headed a 30-strong delegation of entrepreneurs and tradesman to Beirut.

Zarif’s visit to Lebanon highlights attempts by Iran to improve ties with the country, which, after 2 years of political deadlock, selected a president well-aligned to Hezbollah, Michel Naim Aoun.

Zarif’s entourage will participate in a joint commission with Lebanese tradesmen. Mr. Gholamreza Shafei and other Chamber of Commerce authorities will also participate in joint commission.

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