China, Iran highlight shared future at National Day reception in Tehran
China and Iran highlighted closer bilateral ties and the idea of a “shared future for humanity” at a reception in Tehran marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
The National Day event, hosted by China’s embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, brought together Iranian officials, diplomats and other guests.
It opened with Chinese songs performed by students from the University of Tehran’s Chinese language group, followed by a recitation of Mao Zedong’s 1925 poem “Qinyuanchun: Changsha”.
Chinese Ambassador Cong Peiwu said China had made major economic and technological advances over more than seven decades and was moving forward with its 15th Five-Year Plan.
He also outlined China’s vision of building a “community with a shared future for humanity” and four global initiatives covering security, development, civilization and global governance. He said the initiatives offered Chinese solutions to common challenges facing the world.
Cong said this year also marked the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Iran and expressed hope that China’s diplomatic missions in Iran would help “write a new chapter” in bilateral ties.
Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh praised China’s development and its vision of a shared future for humanity, describing it as “wise foresight”.
He said China’s economic transformation and technological advances reflected “collective determination, continuous effort and wise governance”.
Madanizadeh also thanked China for humanitarian assistance to Iran during the recent war and for its positions in support of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He said Iran was determined to strengthen comprehensive relations with China under their 25-year Comprehensive Cooperation Program.
Cong said the Middle East belonged to the people of the region and that regional security should be safeguarded by regional countries. Sensitive regional issues, he said, should be resolved through dialogue and consultation.