TEHRAN – Mohammad Farhad Coleini was appointed as Iran’s new charge d’affaires to Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday.

Coleini, top specialist for strategic issues, served as Iran’s ambassador to Armenia before, IRNA reported.

Relations between Iran and Argentina have developed dramatically in various cultural, economic and sports areas and it is expected the newly-appointed diplomat take initiatives to help develop political cooperation with the Buenos Aires government.

Coleini will replace Ahmad Reza Kheirmand.

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