SAEDNEWS: The Iranian ambassador to China has emphasized the capacity of Tehran-Beijing relations to turn into an “outcome‑driven partnership” relying on cultural interactions between the two nations.
Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli made the remarks during a new round of meetings with Chinese intellectuals, researchers, and members of the academic elite, aimed at strengthening synergy between the global initiatives of Iran and China, reviewing geopolitical developments in West Asia, and identifying opportunities for economic and technological cooperation, according to Press TV.
“The relations between Iran and China have the potential to be transformed into a lasting, outcome-driven partnership,” Rahmani Fazli said. He noted that building on mutual respect, avoiding interference in internal affairs, adopting a long-term strategic outlook, and resolving differences through dialogue could provide a roadmap for future cooperation.
He added that Iran–China relations are advancing primarily on the basis of economic cooperation and regional connectivity.
According to Rahmani Fazli, bilateral ties can be further secured through trust-building security cooperation, while their long-term sustainability depends on mutual understanding and people-to-people exchanges.
Wang Jin, director of the Center of Strategic Studies at Northwest University in China, called for the continuation of meetings between the Iranian ambassador and Chinese scholars, saying such discussions play an important role in presenting a more accurate picture of developments in West Asia.
Wang, who recently visited Iran, also emphasized that the image of the Islamic Republic portrayed in international media does not reflect the realities of the country.
“Western media often present Iran as unstable, but personal experience inside the country clearly shows that this portrayal is inaccurate,” he said.
In March 2021, Iran and China signed a landmark 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, despite unilateral sanctions imposed on both countries by the United States.
The agreement outlines cooperation in political, cultural, security, defense, regional, and international fields.
In recent years, cooperation between Tehran and Beijing has continued to expand across multiple sectors.
In 2024, the volume of trade between Iran and China reached $13.37 billion.
