No Change In Relations With Iran: Chinese Envoy

Arak, Markazi Province, Dec 18, IRNA – China envoy in Tehran called bilateral relations 'good' adding that regarding old bilateral ties, there is no policy for changing the relations. Yu Hong Yang told reporters here on Saturday evening that the Chinese government is eager to keep its relations with Iran. He added that Chinese statesmen are looking for strengthening political and economic ties with Iran and the two sides will witness expansion of relations in the future. The ambassador said conditions in Markazi province is important for Chinese investment adding that Beijing hopes that, with exact programming, Chinese investment increases in the province. Yang, heading a delegation, paid a visit to the Markazi Province on Saturday and talked with senior officials and businessmen there. China-Iran had trade exchange around 29 billion and 400 million dollars in the year of 2010 which is predicted to be 40 billion dollars in 2011./end