Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri as part of histwo-day visit to the Arab country. 

During the Monday meeting, the Iranian foreign minister congratulated the Lebanese official on the successful formation of Lebanon’s government which became possible by the parliament and Berri’s hard efforts.

The two sides further exchanged views on ways to develop and deepen mutual relations and parliamentarian cooperation and expand trade and economic ties with a focus on public and private sectors’ participation in projects in Lebanon.

They also discussed regional issues including those of Palestine and Syria.