Pezeshkian: Iran-China friendship flourishes into strategic ties
President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Iran’s readiness for promotion of relations with China in all fields.
In a message to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Tuesday, Pezeshkian congratulated him on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
“Now that the traditional friendship between the two nations has turned into deep, sustainable and strategic relations, I express my willingness for joint efforts with your Excellency for the promotion of comprehensive relations between Iran and China,” the Iranian president said in the message.
Iran and China, by relying on their common cultural values, mutual respect, equality and altruism, have opened a new chapter in “comprehensive strategic relations” to deepen cooperation in all fields, Pezeshkian added.
Pezeshkian noted that China’s impressive progress has paved the way for stronger friendship with the world.
The Iranian president said the Chinese nation has made magnificent headway in the past recent years under the guidance of Xi Jinping, which has set the ground for stronger friendship with and common welfare for the world countries.
China is Iran’s largest trade partner. Both are subject to different levels of illegal sanctions imposed by the US.
The two countries signed the long-term strategic partnership deal in March 2021 in an attempt to reinforce their long-standing economic and political alliance.