Iranian deputy FM to hold consultations in Russia

A senior assistant to the Iranian Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Hossein Jaberi Ansari, will visit Moscow on October 23 to participate in consultations at the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said.

"Yes, he will be here," ISNA cited Bogdanov as saying.

The diplomat noted that the Iranian official was expected to hold consultations at the Russian Foreign Ministry, Sputnik reported.

"I along with Russian deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin will have a meeting with Hossein Jaberi Ansari," Bogdanov said.