Tehran, May 17, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio discussed issues of mutual interests.

Zarif arrived in Rome, Italy, on Sunday morning.

Rome is the second leg of the foreign minister's European tour which started from Madrid, Spain, on May 13.

In Rome, Zarif is to hold talks with officials of Italy and Vatican City on developing joint bilateral and international cooperation.

Prior to Rome, Zarif visited Madrid and reviewed regional and international cooperation.

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