Tehran, YJC. After meeting Iran’s political leaders, the EUHR headed to the historical city of Isfahan on a tourist visit.
The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and
Security Policy for the European Union Catherine Ashton who is in Iran for a
number of visits to the country’s political leaders and activists, left Tehran for
Isfahan late Sunday.
Lady Ashton’s trip followed leisurely purposes, starting
with a visit to the Chehel Sotoun House Museum and Ashraf Pavilion.
She then had her working lunch with the Isfahan
Governor-General.
Mrs. Ashton then visited other historical sites of the city,
including the Naqsh-e Jahan sq., Ali Qapu Palace, the Congregation Mosque,
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, and the bazaar.
Baroness Ashton also visited the Vank Cathedral, Siosepol,
Khaju Bridge and a number of other places before leaving for Tehran.