On December 25, 2023, Deputy Foreign Minister Nong Long met with Iranian Ambassador to China Mohsen Bakhtyar.
Nong Rong mentioned that in recent times, relations between China and Iran have made nice progress underneath the strategic steerage of President Xi Jinping and President Ebrahim Raisi. Since the start of this 12 months, the 2 leaders have met twice, sustaining shut high-level exchanges and selling new developments in bilateral relations. China will strengthen communication and cooperation with Iran, collectively implement international safety initiatives, make good use of the China-Iran-Pakistan trilateral session mechanism on counter-terrorism and safety, and We intend to repeatedly deepen our cooperation and work collectively. Actively contribute to the safety and stability of each international locations and the area as a complete.
Foreign Minister Mohsen Bakhtyar mentioned that Iran attaches nice significance to its relations with China, and that it’s essential to uphold the vital widespread understanding agreed upon by the leaders of the 2 international locations and strengthen counter-terrorism and safety cooperation throughout the framework of Iran. He mentioned he was able to work intently with China. The Global Security Initiative will maximize the position of the Iran-China-Pakistan trilateral session mechanism on counter-terrorism and safety, and promote the additional growth of the excellent strategic partnership between Iran and China.