BEIJING (Dispatches) – A senior of the Propaganda Committee of Communist Party of China said Iran and China face unprecedented opportunities and capacities for the expansion of mutual cooperation, especially in Silk Road projects.
Chen Ching pointed to long-standing cultural relations and friendship between the two countries, and said, "Many provinces like the Gansu province in the northwestern China are eyeing to have closer ties with Iran,” Iran News Agency (IRNA) quoted her as saying.
The official highlighted the role of Iran in the Silk Road, and went on to say, "Silk Road is a plan belonging to the international community and is a way to link countries to each other, in which all countries are considered, but the role of Iran is more evident.”
She added, "We are very keen that Iran is using all its power to take part in Silk Road projects and can cooperate with various provinces of China.”