On August 5, Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu paid a courtesy call to Iranian Deputy Interior Minister Gudarzi.

Ambassador Cong said that the Chinese side has always viewed China-Iran relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, China is willing to strengthen communication and cooperation with Iran and continuously deepen bilateral relations. Sub-national exchanges and cooperation between the two countries are an important part of the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership, The Chinese Embassy in Iran is willing to work with the Iranian Ministry of Interior to promote new progress in friendly exchanges and practical cooperation between China and Iran at the sub-national level.

Gudarzi said that Iran has always attached great importance to developing relations with China and is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with its Chinese counterparts. At the same time, as the competent department for sub-national exchanges, the Iranian Ministry of Interior is willing to guide various localities in Iran to actively carry out exchanges with China and continuously enrich the Iran-China comprehensive strategic partnership.