Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Istanbul on Saturday, in a visit aimed at boosting cooperation between the two countries.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Istanbul  on Saturday, in a visit aimed at boosting cooperation between the two countries.

Zarif said Tehran is willing to promote economic relations with Anakara during the post-sanctions era, IRNA news agency reported.

One of the objectives of his visit to Turkey is to discuss major regional developments with the senior officials of the country regarding joint threats faced by Tehran and Ankara, Zarif told reporters upon his arrival in Istanbul airport.

Zarif is to hold separate meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyeb Erdogan, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and his counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.

He will also attend a working luncheon given to his honor by Cavusoglu.

Turkish prime minister recently paid a visit to Tehran at the head of a top-ranking delegation including five cabinet ministers and 160 businessmen.