Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran - in pictures

  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran before talks involving Russia. AFP
    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran before talks involving Russia. AFP
  • Mr Erdogan and Mr Raisi attend a welcoming ceremony in the Iranian capital. Reuters
    Mr Erdogan and Mr Raisi attend a welcoming ceremony in the Iranian capital. Reuters
  • The leaders met at Saadabad Palace before talks with Russia over issues such as the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine. AP
    The leaders met at Saadabad Palace before talks with Russia over issues such as the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine. AP
  • The leaders will discuss a UN-backed proposal to resume exports of Ukrainian grain from the country's Black Sea ports. AFP
    The leaders will discuss a UN-backed proposal to resume exports of Ukrainian grain from the country's Black Sea ports. AFP
  • Mr Erdogan and Mr Raisi are expected to be joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin for the meeting in Tehran. AFP
    Mr Erdogan and Mr Raisi are expected to be joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin for the meeting in Tehran. AFP
  • Iran has called itself a 'centre of dynamic diplomacy' ahead of the talks. AFP
    Iran has called itself a 'centre of dynamic diplomacy' ahead of the talks. AFP
  • Iran has said the discussions will 'develop economic co-operation … and ensure food security'. AFP
    Iran has said the discussions will 'develop economic co-operation … and ensure food security'. AFP
  • The leaders are meeting days after US President Joe Biden visited the Middle East for the first time since taking office. AP
    The leaders are meeting days after US President Joe Biden visited the Middle East for the first time since taking office. AP
  • Mr Erdogan and Mr Raisi, with officials from their countries, meet in Tehran. Reuters
    Mr Erdogan and Mr Raisi, with officials from their countries, meet in Tehran. Reuters