China is a major buyer of Iranian oil, giving Tehran an economic lifeline. Photo: Reuters
China and Iran seek to boost infrastructure and energy links as cooperation agreement comes into force
- Foreign ministers Wang Yi and Hossein Amirabdollahian say the 25-year deal, signed last year, is now being implemented
- Beijing also signals its support for Iran in the latest round of nuclear talks and says the US is responsible for the current impasse
China is a major buyer of Iranian oil, giving Tehran an economic lifeline. Photo: Reuters