TEHRAN (Iran News) – In a press conference on Wednesday, Chinese Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Chang Hua named China as the biggest trade partner of Iran adding that the two countries are to witness spring in their mutual trade.
In the press conference at the place of the Chinese embassy in Tehran, the envoy briefed reporters about the outbreak of coronavirus and answered various questions with regards to Iran and China mutual trade.
He, in particular, hailed the stance of the Islamic Republic of Iran towards the issue underlining that FM Zarif has been the first foreign minister among world countries who have announced support for China.
The Ambassador also expressed gratitude for Iranian foreign ministry’s stances and support besides other Iranian officials including Health Minister Saeed Namaki and Tourism Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan.
The Chinese ambassador referred to the recent tweets of FM Zarif and those of Iranian foreign ministry’s spokesperson Abbas Mousavi as good examples of Iran’s support for China under the present tough conditions.
He named the stance of Iranian officials and media as “impartial and fair”.
He also thanked those Iranian people and children who have announced their support for China via their tweets or video clips on social media.
Lamenting about the US stance towards the virus outbreak in China and measures done by the Chinese government, he said, “China feels responsible for its people and does the same about all people in the world.”
“In the last days of January, WHO managing director visited China and hailed our measures in combating and curbing the virus,” Hua said, “He hailed China’s measures as an example for the world of coping with a contagious disease.”
“China is against the US abuse of the situation,” he underlined.
“The American officials have made irresponsible remarks,” he said.
He quoted Iranian health minister saying “a virus does not know borders,” adding, “I hope the one or two countries to cooperate with China facing the situation instead of abusing it.”
- source : MNA, Irannews
