Tehran, April 24, IRNA � South African President Jacob Zuma, heading a high-ranking eco-political delegation, arrived in Tehran early Sunday.


Upon arrival in Tehran's Mehrabad airport, Zuma was warmly welcomed by Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.

Zuma will be welcomed officially by President Hassan Rouhani within hours.

During Zuma's meeting with Rouhani, several economic documents will be signed by the two countries' delegations.

South African president is accompanied by a 180-member delegation consisting of various cabinet ministers and a high-level business entourage.

South African president is scheduled to leave Tehran for the historic Iranian province of Isfahan on Monday.

By IRNA