Iranian Industries and Business Minister Mohammad Nematzadeh will head the country’s delegation to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Iran's Ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanaei said Monday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The 2016 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which is being held under the auspices of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is due to take place on June 16-18. The forum is attended annually by business representatives and officials from dozens of countries.

"We expect a large delegation headed by Iranian Industries Minister Mr Nematzadeh," Sanaei said.

By Sputnik News