Iran's veep to visit Iraq on Wednesday

In the three-day visit, Jahangiri will head a high-ranking delegation comprised of political, economic officials.

He is scheduled to meet Iraq's President Fuad Masum, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and the Speaker of Iraqi Parliament Salim al-Jabouri.

The meetings will focus on the latest regional and international developments, as well as solutions for bilateral cooperation.

Visiting the holy Shia Muslim sanctuaries in Karbala, Najaf and Kadhimiya are also on his itinerary.

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