Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first head of state visiting Iran since sanctions were lifted on Tehran, is poised to sign letters of intent with the Islamic Republic for a new chapter in strategic economic cooperation.
Xi, who arrived in Tehran on Friday night, was officially welcomed by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday.
The Chinese leader, who made great contribution to the signature of Irans landmark deal with world powers last July, hopes to further boost his countrys traditional friendship and economic engagement with Iran.
China, a top oil consumer, has been a top buyer of Irans crude. Even after international sanctions targeted Tehrans energy sector, China continued its cooperation with Iran by purchasing oil and developing energy projects.
Upon arrival in Tehran, Xi said that Iran and China, whose friendship dates back to 2,000 years ago, have made important contribution to human progress.
He said establishment of political relations between Iran and China has resulted in important achievements in the political, economic and cultural sectors.
Iran and China signed 17 documents for cooperation in economic, industrial, cultural and judicial fields in the presence of the two countries presidents.
The documents included one signed between Iranian and Chinese nuclear chiefs for peaceful energy cooperation.
Others involved documents for environmental cooperation, financing of a bullet train railway and banking cooperation.
The Chinese presidents trip to Tehran is the last leg of his three-nation tour which has also taken him to Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
The value of trade transactions between Tehran and Beijing stood at some $52 billion in 2014. However, the figure dropped in 2015 due to decreasing oil prices.
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