MojNews_ Amirabdollahian and Cavusoglu discussed on Saturday issues related to political ties between the two countries, as well as the upcoming official visit to Tehran by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Erdogan, heading a high-ranking delegation of Turkish political and economic officials, is set to arrive in the Iranian capital on Monday afternoon.

His visit takes place upon an official invitation by President Seyed Ebrahim Rayeesi.

Erdogan will attend a joint meeting with Rayeesi and their Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday evening, which will take place within the framework of the Astana peace process aimed at resolving the years-long crisis in Syria.

In late June, Amirabdollahian visited Ankara upon an invitation by Cavusoglu, and held talks with his Turkish counterpart and President Erdogan. The Iranian diplomat reaffirmed Tehran&#۳۹;s determination to expand relations with Ankara more than ever before.

Iranian official have stated that Tehran is willing to further expand relations and cooperation with its neighbors despite enemies&#۳۹; opposition.