Iran welcomes China’s balanced policy in West Asia
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) emphasized that Tehran appreciates Beijing’s sound policy toward West Asia, praising China’s contributions to regional peace.
“In addition to its huge economic benefits, Iran’s cooperation with China sets the ground for regional security as well,” Ali-Akbar Ahmadian stated during a meeting on Monday with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on the sidelines of the 13th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and Representatives in South Africa, Press TV reported. He further pointed out that Iran seeks to “strengthen its ties with independent and friendly countries across Asia, particularly China.”
Ahmadian also underlined the significance of identifying mechanisms to achieve the common interests of aligned countries. “We believe that multilateral cooperation helps to strengthen regional and international peace and stability, and further sets fertile ground for the protection of global peace and development of nations,” added the senior Iranian official.
The Iranian official also held a separate meeting with Celso Amorim, the special assistant to the president of Brazil for international affairs.
Iranian and Brazilian officials weighed plans to strengthen economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
Describing the age-old relations between Iran and Brazil as a precious asset to the promotion of mutual cooperation, Ahmadian said, “Considering the Islamic Republic of Iran’s principled policy of deepening and promoting relations with independent states, the comprehensive ties with Brazil have a special and significant place in Iran’s foreign policy.”
He also stressed the need to expand the economic relations, promote cooperation in the agriculture sector, and increase the trade exchanges by focusing on the private sectors of the two countries.
Ahmadian expressed hope that Iran’s membership in BRICS would help enhance the bilateral ties.