MNA � Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi embarked on a three-nation tour on Monday to visit Austria, Slovakia and Bulgaria.

During the visits, Araghchi is set to meet with his counterparts to discuss a host of issues including bilateral ties and regional developments.

The top diplomat is also scheduled to hold talks with the foreign ministers and other high-ranking officials of the three European states.

While in Vienna, Araghchi will meet with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano to confer on Iran�s 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).