On the afternoon of October 26, 2023, native time, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council met with Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokbel on the sidelines of the twenty second Summit of the Governments of South African Member States held in Bishkek.
Li Qiang mentioned that since diplomatic relations between China and Iran had been established greater than 50 years in the past, bilateral relations have withstood the take a look at of the altering worldwide scenario and have all the time made regular progress. President Xi Jinping and President Ebrahim Raisi met twice this yr and reached a collection of vital widespread understandings. China stands able to work with Iran to uphold the vital widespread understanding reached by the 2 heads of state, enrich the size of the China-Iran complete strategic partnership, and convey extra advantages to the peoples of the 2 international locations.
Li Qiang identified that China continues to firmly help Iran in safeguarding nationwide sovereignty, territorial integrity and nationwide dignity, and firmly opposes exterior interference in Iran’s inner affairs. The two sides will implement a complete cooperation plan between the 2 international locations, promote “One Belt, One Road” cooperation, strengthen mutually useful cooperation and people-to-people and cultural exchanges in numerous fields resembling training, tradition, tourism, and suppose tanks, and discover new cooperation. needs to be addressed. Sustained achievements in China-Iran cooperation. China stands able to strengthen communication and cooperation with Iran within the United Nations, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS and different multilateral mechanisms, follow true multilateralism, and safeguard the widespread pursuits of creating international locations.
Mohammad Mokbeir mentioned China is Iran’s complete strategic accomplice and the 2 international locations get pleasure from a protracted historical past of friendship. Iran appreciates China’s help for its financial and social improvement and is resolutely dedicated to deepening Iran-China relations. Iran will cooperate with China in “One Belt, One Road” cooperation, strengthen connectivity and mutually useful cooperation in numerous fields, deepen mutual cooperation inside multilateral frameworks, and promote the continued and deepened improvement of Iran-China relations. I’m motivated to advertise this.
Mr. Wu Zhenglong additionally attended the assembly.