Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later today to take part in the two countries' joint economic cooperation commission meeting.

Prior to the Zarif's arrival in Abu Dhabi, the expert-level meeting presided by the Iranian and Emirati deputy foreign ministers is to start work in Abu Dhabi this morning in order to study the development trend of relations between Iran and the UAE and implementation of previously signed agreements.

Later, bilateral agreements will be signed by the Iranian and Emirati foreign ministers.

The expert meeting will draft documents and agreements due to be signed by the two sides on Tuesday in presence of foreign ministers.

Iran attaches importance to strengthening ties with the Middle East's countries in a bid to maintain security in the region.
 

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