TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich met with Iranian counterpart Ali Larijani on Monday.

Heading a parliamentary delegation, Myasnikovich arrived in Tehran on Monday morning and in his meeting with Ali Larijani, the two sides agreed on the development of bilateral and parliamentary relations.

Myasnikovich and Larijani will hold a joint press conference today to answer reporters' questions.

During his three-day stay in Tehran, Myasnikovich will meet with President Rouhani, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Mohammadreza Nematzadeh.

Myasnikovich's visit comes at the invitation of Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani.

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