Iran eager to bolster strategic ties with China
Deputy Foreign Minister Ibrahim Rahimpour and his Chinese counterpart on Thursday exchanged views on expansion of bilateral relations and cooperation.
Iran’s policies are based on bolstering and broadening strategic relations with China, he said, adding that drawing up a four-year period plan for the second term of President-elect Hassan Rouhani is required.
The meeting on Iran-China political consultation mechanism kicked off in China on Wednesday.
In the meeting, Rahimpour thanked for the message of Chinese president on re-election of President-elect Hassan Rouhani and said the two countries had a very good relation during economic sanctions and called for further expansion of cooperation and relations mainly after implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Referring to the plan named “One belt – One road” initiated by Chinese president, he highlighted the status of the Islamic Republic of Iran in this significant economic program and called China to expedite joint economic projects.
Tehran and Beijing should broaden cooperation in economy, politics, culture and security, he said.
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