TEHRAN - Uruguayan Vice-President Raul Fernando Sendic Rodriguez, leading a trade delegation, is scheduled to arrive in Iran today to discuss ways for boosting bilateral ties with senior Iranian officials.

A wide range of topics, including oil exports, cooperation in building petrochemical refineries, promotion of joint ventures as well as customs, shipping, and scientific relations will be discussed by the two sides, Tasnim reported.

During his three-day visit, the Uruguayan official will meet Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati, Industry Minister Mohammadreza Ne’matzadeh, and Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian.

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