Iran and China

Iran increases exports to China

Iran increases exports to China

The value of Iran’s exports to China increased by 30% in December 2023 as compared to the same month in 2022, according to China’s Customs data. Iran exported $404 million worth of products to China in December 2023, while …

Xi Jinping sends condolences to Ebrahim Raisi

Xi Jinping sends condolences to Ebrahim Raisi

Beijing joined the number of world and regional states that expressed condolences to Iran in connection with the large-scale terrorist attack in Kerman, the number of victims of which has currently reached 84 people

Tehran and Riyadh reiterate intentions to open embassies

Tehran and Riyadh reiterate intentions to open embassies

Iran and Saudi Arabia confirmed their earlier agreements to open embassies and consulates, according to a joint statement by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud following talks in …

Chinese and Iranian top diplomats to hold talks

Chinese and Iranian top diplomats to hold talks

 Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian will hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry's press service. "The Iranian foreign …

Beijing hosts Iranian, Saudi FMs meeting

Beijing hosts Iranian, Saudi FMs meeting

The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday for the first formal meeting of their top diplomats in more than seven years, after China brokered a deal to restore ties between the regional rivals. In brief …

China to continue its support for Saudi-Iran dialogue

China to continue its support for Saudi-Iran dialogue

China’s President Xi Jinping said his country is ready to support a follow-up process between Saudi Arabia and Iran after brokering a deal to restore diplomatic relations. Xi’s comments came in a phone call with Saudi …

Iran and China sign 20 cooperation agreements

Iran and China sign 20 cooperation agreements

Iran and China on Tuesday signed 20 cooperation agreements in different fields during President Ebrahim Raisi's three-day visit to Beijing, his office said. The agreements are part of the 25-year comprehensive cooperation pact …

Iranian President begins visit to Beijing

Iranian President begins visit to Beijing

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in China on Tuesday for a three-day visit, flanked by a large delegation including his central bank chief and ministers for trade, the economy and oil. Raisi will hold talks with his Chinese …

Iranian president to pay visit to China

Iranian president to pay visit to China

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit China from Tuesday to Thursday as part of Beijing’s latest move to mend ties and cement cooperation with the Middle Eastern power. The Iranian leader was invited by President Xi …

China establishes shortest sea route to Iran

China establishes shortest sea route to Iran

Today, the first container ship from China docked in the Iranian port of Chabahar, thus the opening of the shortest sea route for the transportation of Chinese goods through Iran has taken place. Previously, Chinese container ships …

"Only small step" till final conclusion of Vienna talks

"Only small step" till final conclusion of Vienna talks

Head of the Chinese delegation in the ongoing nuclear talks in Vienna Wand Qun commented on the latest situation of negotiations which focuses on lifting anti-Iran sanctions and said the talks are in the final stage. "We are really …

Russia, China and Iran holding naval drills in Indian Ocean

Russia, China and Iran holding naval drills in Indian Ocean

The 2022 Marine Security Belt naval drills, which involve Iran, Russia and China, have kicked off in the northern part of the Indian Ocean, Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported on Friday. "According to the plan, various tactical …

Naval drills between China, Russia and Iran start on Friday

Naval drills between China, Russia and Iran start on Friday

China, Russia and Iran will hold joint naval drills on Friday, a public relations official from Iran's armed forces Mostafa Tajoldin told semi-official ISNA news agency on Thursday. The "2022 Marine Security Belt" exercise …

Iran-China pact not a cure-all for Tehran’s economic woes

Iran-China pact not a cure-all for Tehran’s economic woes

Iran’s incoming hardline leadership is looking to China to provide economic relief for the country’s flatlining economy. But so far, the foundation for a new strategic partnership seems to rest more on rhetoric than substance. As …