On the afternoon of May 27, Lin Yi, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship With Foreign Countries met with Ahad Mohammadi, Chairman of Iran-China Friendship Association. The two sides exchanged ideas on furthering the friendly cooperation between two organizations.

Lin Yi said, China and Iran are two countries with ancient civilizations, the two sides need to spend more effort in promoting culture exchanges. Our two associations started holding annual conference since 2010. The Sixth Annual Conference of China-Iran Friendship Associations will be held in China this year. It is suggested that the two sides carry out richer and more colorful activities on the subject of “ The Belt and Road ” strategy.

Mohammadi said that, our two organizations have had long and close exchanges during the past 16 years, and both have made positive contributions to deepening friendship between the two peoples. China plays an important role in maintaining regional stability, he appreciates the “The Belt and Road” Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, and Iran-China Friendship Association has already held several seminars on this subject. He hopes that the two organizations could continue to promote cooperation under the framework of “ The Belt and Road” Initiatives.