Upon his arrival at Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport on Tuesday, Araghchi was welcomed at by Kazem Jalali, Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, and officials from the Russian Foreign Ministry.

During his visit, the top diplomat is scheduled to meet with a group of Russian scholars and thinkers.

He will also hold talks with some officials from the State Duma and the Federation Council on Tuesday afternoon.

Meeting with managers of institutions and diplomats at the Iranian Embassy will be on Araghchi’s agenda.

He is scheduled to deliver his speech at MGIMO University (Moscow State Institute of International Relations) on Wednesday.

Araghchi will hold official talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Araghchi and Lavrov will discuss international issues, including Iran’s nuclear program, and regional issues.