Iran Press/ Iran News: Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message on Thursday thanked China for providing medical aid to Iran in time of the Coronavirus outbreak and slammed US sanctions that hindered Iran’s fight against the pandemic.
Zarif expressed his happiness over talking with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the phone saying: "We exchanged views on issues of common interest, such as fighting the New Crown Pneumonia epidemic, deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, and the peace process in Afghanistan."
"I am very happy to talk to my old friend, Wang Yi, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister again,” Zarif said in a Twitter message in the Chinese language.
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— Javad Zarif (@JZarif) April 16, 2020
Iran's top diplomat also went on to appreciate China's effort in providing Iran with anti-epidemic materials and sending medical experts, condemning the continued illegal sanctions by the United States that seriously hindered Iran’s efforts to fight the epidemic.
“I thank China for providing Iran with anti-epidemic materials and sending medical experts, condemning the continued illegal sanctions by the United States that seriously hindered Iran’s efforts to fight the epidemic,” Iranian top diplomat noted.
Earlier, Iranian Ambassador to China Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh appreciated the Chinese government and people’s aid to all countries, including Iran, saying the contributions serve to develop international relations with China.
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