On January 22-23, Chinese President Xi Jinping had paid a state visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran at the invitation of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Observers express high hopes for China's role in helping Iran reinvigorate its economy, which has been weakened by international sanctions.
China and Iran vowed to enhance cooperation between their legislative bodies as Chinese President Xi Jinping met Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani Saturday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei met Saturday, pledging to beef up practical cooperation between the two countries and jointly safeguard security, peace and stability in the region and around the world.
China and Iran, two ancient civilizations, agreed to elevate their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership to boost cooperation on all fronts and carry forward their millennia-old friendship.
Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Iran on the Establishment of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping's red carpet welcome in Iran
China and Iran upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, say visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iran's Hassan Rouhani.
China and Iran signed the first international think tank cooperation agreement on jointly building "Belt and Road" through the cooperation of the official and academic organizations between two major countries on Jan 23.
This was reportedly the first China-Iran Think Tank Dialogue on the topic of "Belt and Road" organized by the government and academic organizations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived Friday night for a state visit to Iran aimed at further boosting the traditional friendship and economic engagement between the two countries.
Like the Chinese, Iranians enjoy a weeklong holiday to celebrate the festival.Children also wear new clothes on visits to relatives together with parents.