China Ready to Strengthen Ties with Iran

China stands ready to work with the new Iranian government to promote the steady and sustained development of the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said.

In an article titled "My Message to the New World", President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran "deeply values" the relationship with China and "looks forward to more extensive" cooperation with the country.

He hailed China for its "constructive vision and forward-thinking approach to international affairs," stressing that in 2023, China played a "pivotal role" in facilitating the normalization of relations between Tehran and Riyadh after a seven-year diplomatic freeze.

In response, Lin expressed China's appreciation for it at the press conference in Beijing and reviewed the history of friendly exchanges between China and Iran.

"China commands President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian's message on Iran's relations with China. The friendly exchanges between our two countries date back to centuries. Over the past 50 years and more since our two countries established diplomatic ties, bilateral relations have enjoyed sound and steady growth.

"Facing the complex regional and international landscape, China and Iran have supported each other and stood together, enhanced strategic mutual trust, advanced exchanges and cooperation in various areas, and maintained sound communication and coordination on regional and international affairs, which have benefited both peoples and contributed to regional and world peace and stability," Lin said.

"China highly values its relations with Iran and stands ready to work with the new government of Iran for the continued advancement of the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership," he said.