The trip is in line with the Islamic Republic of Iran's strategic interactions with Russia, the spokesman said in a press conference, adding that President Raisi has been invited by Russian President Vladimir Putin to pay a visit to the country.

According to IRNA he said that the trip was intended to serve Iran's policy of strengthening and expanding bilateral and multilateral ties with the countries in the region.

Jahromi added that First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber was finalizing the trip.

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