On December 29, President Yang Wanming met with Haidar Rubaiyi, chairman of the Iraq-China Friendship Association, at the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
Yang Wanming spoke positively of the work done by the Iran-China Friendship Association to promote understanding and friendship between the Chinese and Iranian people since its establishment, congratulated the Iran-China Friendship Association on winning the 2023 International Chinese Test Best Partner Award, praised Rubeiyi for its recent establishment and chairmanship of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce, and hoped that the Iran-China Friendship Association and the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce would jointly make positive contributions to promoting friendly exchanges between the Chinese and Iranian peoples. Yang Wanming said that this year coincides with the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Iran, and the development of bilateral relations is facing an important opportunity. China is ready to work with Iran to fully implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, consolidate the traditional friendship, strengthen practical cooperation, and promote new progress in the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Rubeiyi thanked President Yang Wanming for his affirmation and support for the work of the Iran-China Friendship Association, briefly introduced the recent work of the Iran-China Friendship Association, and expressed his willingness to communicate closely with the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries to deepen cooperation in various fields such as humanities, youth and sister cities, promote dialogue among civilizations, and promote the continuous development of the cause of Iran-China people-to-people friendship.
Ji Yongjun, deputy director of the Department of Asian and African Affairs, and others attended the meeting.