24 April 2017

News Story: China pushes for all-round cooperation with Iran - vice premier

TEHRAN, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong said here Saturday that China is willing to strengthen all-round cooperation with Iran and achieve tangible results in various sectors.

The vice premier made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian Vice President Sorena Sattari in Iran's capital Tehran.

Liu said that the relations between China and Iran, which provide mutual support at crucial moments and on major issues, have maintained steady momentum of development.

In January 2016, Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to Iran and formulated a strategic plan with Iranian leaders on China-Iran relations, she said.

"Over the past year, the two sides have achieved significant progress in their cooperation in politics, trade, energy, agriculture and culture," Liu said.

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