Li said, the development of close strategic relationsis a historic choice made by two ancient civilizations, China and Iran. The personal care and strategic guidance by the leaders of both countries are the greatest advantages of China-Iran relations. Similar values and goals drive the progress of China-Iran relations. Currently, the CPC is leading the people of all ethnic groups in China inadvancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization. Iran is also exploring a development model with Persian characteristics that adapts to Islamic modernization. We are willing to strengthen unity and cooperation with the Iranian side, deepen the exchanges of ideas, join hands in the pursuit of modernization, and jointly safeguard the interests of developing countries and international fairness and justice.

Liu said, the CPC and Iranian political parties and political organizations firmly support each other on issues concerning each other's core interests, steadily advance cooperation in various fields, maintain close communication in international affairs, and vigorously promote the development of bilateral relations. Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of relations between the IDCPC and the House of Parties of Iran. The two sides should strengthen political mutual trust and exchanges between political parties to jointly safeguard the sovereignty, security and development interests of the two countries. We should fully tap the potential of "political party + economy and trade" and"political party + locality" cooperation,serve as a bridge for practical cooperation between the two countries, strengthen exchanges in areas such as youth and media, enhance people-to-people bonds, and deliver more benefits to the two peoples.

Heshmatian said, both Iran and China are ancient civilizations with a long history of exchanges and share extensive common interests. The Iranian side highly appreciates the Chinese side's spirit of serving the people, and leading a better life for its more than 1.4 billion people. The Iranian side highly appreciates the Chinese side's remarkable achievements in poverty alleviation, green development, infrastructure, opening its doors to the world, being committed to benefiting the people of the world and promoting world peace and development.The House of Parties of Iran is willing to strengthen communication with the IDCPC, advance exchanges between politicalparties, implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, promote practical cooperation in economy, trade, transportation, and culture, expand people-to-people exchanges,and push the 25-year comprehensive cooperation planbetween Iran and China for more achievements. The Iranian side thanksthe Chinese side for its support in maintaining Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and firmly supports China's stance on issues involving core interests. The Iranian side appreciates the Chinese side's positive role on the international stage in upholding international fairness and justice, and supports China in exerting greater international influence in the Middle East, so as to pushfor an early return to peace and stability in the region.

The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and major-country relations.

Li Mingxiang, Vice-minister of the IDCPC, and Moghaddam, Vice Chairman of the House of Parties of Iran, and others attended the meeting.

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