According to a RIA Novosti correspondent, during his three-day visit, Mr. Primakov is scheduled to meet with Adviser to the supreme leader of Iran Ali Akbar Velayati, Commerce Minister Mohammad Shariat-madari, Minister of Industries and Mines Eshaq Jahangiri, Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Safari and President of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce Ali Khamushi.
During the current visit with busy agenda, the sides are expected to sign an agreement on cooperation between respective chambers of commerce in the sphere of information exchange and on creation of the Russian-Iranian Business Council.
Members of the Russian delegation of businessmen and CEOs of large companies led by Mr. Primakov will discuss with Iranian colleagues future areas of cooperation and sign the relevant agreements.
A source at the Iranian Foreign Ministry told RIA Novosti, "considering the fact that Mr. Primakov is highly regarded by Iranian authorities as a prominent politician, it is possible that the sides will touch upon current political and global issues."
