Iran Press/ Iran news: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian in a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, stated: "Relying on common cultural and value roots, including mutual respect, equality and altruism, Iran and China have started a new chapter of comprehensive strategic relations to deepen relations in all fields,
Iran's President added: "As the traditional friendship of the two nations has stood the test of time and has turned into deep, stable and strategic relations, I declare my desire to cooperate with the Chinese administration in developing comprehensive relations between Tehran and Beijing." 219
