In the conversation, Şentop expressed regret that Larijani had contracted COVID-19 and wished health for him and for all Iranians.

Larijani and Şentop exchanged views about the joint efforts and measures to contain novel Coronavirus, Iran Press reported.

"I wished a speedy recovery to Mr. Larijani. He told me that his health condition was good and his treatment was still ongoing," Mustafa Sentop said in a statement.

The Turkish official expressed the hope that the two sides would successfully pass the crisis through collective efforts.

COVID-19 was first detected in China's Wuhan in late December and has since spread across the world.

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