China interested in cooperation with Iran: Envoy

Speaking in a trade forum held in Tabriz in East Azarbaijan, he referred to key role of Iran in the ancient Silk Road and said that Beijing is committed to boost all-out ties with Tehran.

He praised the East Azarbijan investment opportunities in particular its mineral resources.

The Chinese envoy said that auto industry and mineral sector, in particular copper, are two fields for cooperation.

Translator: Hamdollah Emadi Heydari

Editor: Hamid Shamlou

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