Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 21. On June 21, President Xi Jinping called Ibrahim Leahy to congratulate him on his election as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Xi Jinping pointed out in the congratulatory message that China and Iran are comprehensive strategic partners and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
I attach great importance to the development of China-Iran relations and am willing to work with President Leahy to strengthen strategic communication between the two countries, consolidate mutual political trust between the two sides, expand and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields between China and Iran, and benefit the two countries and peoples.