Iran FM Araghchi departs for Russia at Lavrov's invitation

According to spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei on Thursday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for Moscow to hold talks with Russian officials at the invitation of Russian counterpart.
During the trip to the Russian capital, the top Iranian diplomat is reported will deliver a written (letter) from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to the Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“The previously planned visit of the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Russia is taking place at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and within the framework of continuous consultations and meetings between the two countries as strategic partners.”

Baghaei added that “During this visit, Mr. Araghchi is scheduled to discuss and exchange views with senior Russian officials on bilateral relations, regional and international developments, as well as recent indirect negotiations with the United States.”