The 17th international media exhibition kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran on October 25.

40 countries, including France, Russia, Kazakhstan and Georgia, are participating in the event where Armenia is represented by PanARMENIAN.Net news agency and Azg newspaper.

Welcoming the participants, Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Hosseini wished them every success and noted that the exhibition offers a good opportunity for media representatives to familiarize themselves with the work of press and news agencies in other countries.

The exhibition which will last till October 31 is expected to be attended by Iranian high ranking officials.