26-11-2024 10:31 PM Jerusalem Timing

Erdogan in Tehran to Discuss Regional Developments, Nuclear Program

Erdogan in Tehran to Discuss Regional Developments, Nuclear Program

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation early Wednesday morning, IRNA news agency reported.

Salehi, Erdogan, Davutoglu

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi,  who received Erdogan at the airport, said that nuclear talks between Iran and world powers are to be revived on April 13 at a place yet to be agreed.

"The venue will be announced by Iran’s principal nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili, in the coming days," Salehi was quoted as saying. He added that Iran considered Istanbul -- the location of the previous round of talks, which collapsed in January 2011 -- the "best place" but that options were still being discussed.

The delegation accompanying Turkish prime minister included his foreign minister, energy, economy, Urban Development ministers. Also among the delegation was the Undersecretary of Turkish Intelligence Organization, Deputy Chief of the Turkish General Staff General, Head of Atomic Energy Organization, three Parliament deputies as well as spouse and daughter of the premier.

He is scheduled to meet and discuss several issues with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi and Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani during his 2-day official visit, IRNA said.

Dicussions were to concentrate on Iran's nuclear program, the conflict in Syria, regional issues and bilateral relations, it added. He will also inaugurate Turkey’s Cultural Center in Tehran.