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Iran says Brazil's President plans official visit

15 March 2010 [16:25] - TODAY.AZ
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil is planning to pay an official visit to Tehran in May, an Iranian official said Sunday.
Mir Qassem Momeni, the head of Iran-Brazil Friendship Association, said economy will top President Lula's agenda during his visit to Iran, slated for May 15.

According to Momeni, the Ministers of Development, Industry and Trade as well as banking and trade authorities will accompany the Brazilian president.

Brazil has been a vocal supporter of Iran's right to enrich uranium for civilian applications. The country has also expressed willingness to facilitate Tehran in acquiring fuel for its medical research reactor.


/Press TV/
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