Taghribnews (TNA) - China Iran's strategic ally, senior advisor says

The senior adviser to the Supreme Leader in International Affairs has underlined in the meeting with the Chinese ambassador in Tehran that China is a strategic ally of Iran.

In this meeting, Velayati emphasized the importance of strengthening and expanding the strategic relations between the two countries.

"China is following its communications development plan, especially in the context of the One Belt, One Road project, and in this regard, using Iran's capacities and passing this route through the Islamic Republic of Iran is seriously on the agenda and must be followed."

The senior adviser to the Supreme Leader in international affairs also said: "Iran and China's consensus regarding the future of Afghanistan will be very important and effective, while the only way is to form an inclusive government that will be supported by the public."

Regarding the US threat to China's integrity, Velayati added: "We must stand firm against the conspiracies, attacks, and threats of the enemies, and Iran also condemns the actions of the United States."

The adviser of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs has noted that the development of relations between Iran, China and Russia will have lasting and important effects in various fields.

Ambassador of China to Tehran for his part appreciated the stances of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding "One China policy" and emphasized on the expansion and strengthening of cooperation between Iran and China and said: "This cooperation should be strengthened and pursued more seriously."
Chang Hua added: "Iran-China relations are based on mutual respect and the leaders of the two countries have worked hard to establish these relations."