During the visit, the two sides are planning to discuss a wide range of issues, including regional security, trade, energy, and tourism.

“There will be an exchange of views on topical issues of the regional and international agenda, including the current situation in Ukraine, the settlement of Syria and Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as Central Asia and Afghanistan,” said Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman of the Russian foreign ministry. (ILKHA)