Iran is looking to strengthen ties with China in hopes of countering the U.S., as discussions over a new Iran nuclear deal remain unfruitful.
“Confronting unilateralism and creating stability and order is possible through cooperation of independent and like-minded powers,” Raisi reportedly said.
The two countries have been developing their military relationship, as they signed a 25-year strategic cooperation agreement in 2021 that includes economic and agricultural activities as well as transportation.
