Iranian FM to visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Saturday
An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Saturday and will take part in the Iran-Arab World Dialogue Conference in Doha.
The visit comes ahead of expected talks between the United States and Iran on Sunday.
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