Iran, China stress expansion of ties

Iran says it is ready to meet Chinese need for energy and welcomes Chinese investment in its development projects.

According to Press TV, the remarks were made by Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Ali Tayyeb-Nia in a meeting with Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei in Beijing On Monday.

The two officials underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral ties in various fields, especially in the economic area.

Tayyeb-Nia further stressed that the development projects between the two countries should come on stream as soon as possible.

The Chinese minister, for his part, expressed satisfaction with the growing trend of cooperation between Tehran and Beijing, saying that Chinese officials have always made efforts to promote economic ties with Iran.