KABUL, March 1 (Xinhuanet)-- The first lady of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mrs. Zahra Sadiqi arrived here Tuesday for a three-day official visit to the Afghan capital Kabul.

    As wife of Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, Zahra Sadiqi's visit is taking place at the invitation of Afghan first lady ZinatKarzai, presidential spokesman Jawed Ludin said.

    It is the first visit of Iran's first lady to Afghanistan during which she will hold talks with her counterpart Zinat Karzaias well as other Afghan officials including the Minister for WomenAffairs.

    "The visit by such a dignitary from Iran would further enhance bilateral relations between the two countries," Ludin noted.

    Afghanistan's first lady paid a visit to Iran last year. Enditem