TEHRAN -- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi will set off on a tour of the European countries of Austria and Slovenia today.

The trips will be made at the invitation of Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger and Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar, Salehi told reporters in Tehran on Sunday.
He also expressed hope that his trips would help improve relations between Iran and the European Union.
“Iran is a reliable partner for the European Union,” he added.
---------- Misunderstandings between Iran, S. Arabia could be clarified
Asked about relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Salehi said, “Misunderstandings (between the two countries) could be cleared up.”
“We have no special problem with Saudi Arabia in terms of bilateral relations, and the problem is about the two countries’ (different) perspectives on regional developments. And negotiations are needed in this regard so that misunderstandings would be clarified,” he stated.
----------- SNSC is in charge of nuclear issue
In reply to a question about his plan to meet with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Yukiya Amano, Salehi stated, “I will meet with Amano during my trip to Vienna, but Supreme National Security Council is in charge of the nuclear issue, and all measures are being coordinated by the Supreme National Security Council. And whatever negotiations I hold will be within this framework.