Iranian foreign minister calls for expanding economic, trade ties with China
Seyed Abbas Araghchi raised the issue in a meeting with Iran's consul general in the Chinese city of Guangzhou.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called for expanding economic and trade relations with China, raising the issue in a meeting with Iran's consul general in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
According to Iran's state news agency IRNA, Araghchi stressed the importance of deepening cooperation between the two countries across economic and trade fields during the meeting.
The remarks add to a series of recent statements from Iranian officials emphasizing closer ties with China, as Tehran continues to look to Beijing as a key economic partner amid ongoing Western sanctions that have limited its access to other markets.
Guangzhou is home to one of Iran's consular missions in China, reflecting the broader diplomatic and commercial presence Tehran maintains in the country as part of efforts to expand trade links.
No specific new agreements or initiatives were announced in connection with Araghchi's comments.
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