Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held pivotal talks in Tehran this week, vowing to boost cooperation under their countries' comprehensive strategic partnership. The meeting signals deepening ties between two major players shaping Asia-Middle East diplomacy .
Zhang, representing the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered President Xi Jinping's warm greetings while praising Iran's growing regional influence. Both sides highlighted progress since their leaders' October meeting at the BRICS summit in Russia – where they mapped out ambitious plans for collaboration.
\"China firmly supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty and legitimate rights,\" Zhang affirmed, pledging to implement key agreements. Pezeshkian returned the goodwill, calling China-Iran relations \"strategically vital\" and committing to expanded mutual support in trade, security, and technology .
The discussions extended to practical next steps with Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, focusing on accelerating joint projects under the China-Iran comprehensive cooperation plan. While details remain under wraps, analysts predict energy deals and infrastructure investments could get turbocharged .
China and Iran Strengthen Strategic Partnership in High-Level Talks
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– where they mapped out ambitious plans for collaboration.
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