Iran's deputy FM in Lebanon to examine regional, int'l developments

Jaberi Ansari arrived in Beirut on Monday morning and met with Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam and the Foreign Minister of Lebanon Gebran Bassil.

This is the first visit of Jaberi Ansari to Lebanon as Iran's deputy foreign minister.

Jaberi Ansari discussed latest regional and latest developments in Syria and fighting terrorism as well as mutual ties between Tehran and Beirut with the top Lebanese officials.

He is expected to meet with the Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri during his visit to this Mediterranean country.

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