Q: It is reported that Vice Foreign Minister Lv Guozeng will visit Iran in the coming days. Can you confirm that? And what will be the major topics for discussion during his visit?

A: Vice Foreign Minister Lv Guozeng will pay a working visit to Iran from February 24th to 26th, and will hold with Iran the political consultation between the two foreign ministries. During his visit, the two sides will exchange views on bilateral relations, the Iranian nuclear issue and other issues of common interest.