Pezeshkian will be sworn in before the Iranian Parliament on Tuesday. He is replacing the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May.
Bagheri Kani engaged in talks with high-ranking officials and foreign guests who have arrived in Tehran for the inauguration.
Among those attending is Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara, who met with Iran’s top diplomat on Monday to discuss bilateral relations.
Following the meeting, Iran and Gambia announced they were restoring their diplomatic relations after nearly 14 years, grounded in the principle of mutual respect.
In a joint statement, the two sides said the resumption of relations aims to serve the interests of both countries.
The announcement followed a series of meetings between Iranian and Gambian officials, culminating in talks between Tangara and Bagheri Kani in Tehran.
Iran and Gambia also said they would work to boost cooperation in political, economic, investment, trade, and cultural sectors.
Earlier, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Elio Rodríguez Perdomo also held discussions with Bagheri Kani. The two exchnaged views on the latest developments in bilateral relations and key issues in international cooperation.
Bagheri Kani is also scheduled to meet with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Eritrea, and Tanzania, as well as the deputy prime minister of Lebanon, for further discussions throughout the day.
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