Iran and China, as two ancient Asian civilizations, are "friends in times of hardship" whose cooperation has withstood the test of time, Iranian Foreign Minister wrote.
Iranian and Chinese Foreign Ministers emphasized that West Asia belongs to the people of this region and should not become the scene of destructive interventions by actors outside the region.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says that Tehran and Beijing are determined to help enhance peace and security at the international level.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, before his visit to Beijing, described the trip as the beginning of a new chapter in the strategic partnership between Iran and China.
Iran and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for development cooperation on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Rim Development Cooperation Forum.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that his administration is seriously pursuing the implementation of a comprehensive agreement with China, which was signed in March 2021.
China’s foreign ministry says Beijing supports Iran’s efforts at maintaining national security and stability, after foreign-backed terrorists waged deadly attacks on Iranian police in a border province.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have discussed a host of issues including bilateral ties and the ongoing war in Lebanon and Gaza, emphasizing that an immediate ceasefire is key to reducing tensions in West Asia.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Monday to discuss the escalation in the West Asian region
Highlighting the “sustainable and strategic” relations between Tehran and Beijing, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said China’s impressive progress has paved the way for stronger friendship with the world.
In a meeting with the Iranian president, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China will continue to support Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and national dignity.
Ranking military commanders from Iran and China talked about procedures for ensuring regional and international security and addressing threats to global stability.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has highlighted his country’s close relations with Iran, saying the cooperation will not be influenced by other countries.
China's foreign minister condemned the assassination of former Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh once again in a phone call with Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani on Sunday.