TEHRAN-- Iranian Defense Minister Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani was invited to pay a visit to Qatar, the Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
The invitation was conveyed on Sunday by the Qatari ambassador to Tehran on behalf of Qatar's Armed Forces Joint Chief of Staff Commander Brigadier-General Hamad bin Ali as-Atiyeh.
"Given the stable ties between Qatar and the friendly state of Iran, your visit will pave the way for an exchange of views and consolidation of bilateral brotherly ties," the letter of invitation read.
Meanwhile, in his meeting with the Qatari ambassador, Shamkhani discussed bilateral ties in the various political, economic, cultural and defensive areas.
(IRNA)