2016年CRI China, Iran Upgrade Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

 

Xi Jinping says the gesture signals the two sides want to open up the relationship to different areas over the long-term.

"This is my first trip to Iran seeking to meet Iranian officials and a new chapter in Iran-China relations. We are going to increase pragmatic co-operation in various areas and further consolidate¹ friendship between the two nations."

Xi Jinping's trip to Iran is the first by a Chinese President in 14-years.

While China and Iran have only had diplomatic ties since 1990, a lot has been made about the historical ties between China and Iran, which can be traced back well over a thousand years. 

But at the same time, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is suggesting the future is where Iran is interested in looking when it comes to China.

"Today, we discussed strategic relations between the two countries, regulating and signing a comprehensive 25-year document and also upgrading bilateral² ties in the coming ten years. We decided³ to increase mutual⁴ trade up to 600 billion dollars."

Beyond the diplomatic front, the Chinese President says the two also discussed a number of tangible⁵ issues.

"We have reached consensus⁶ to enhance all-round cooperation in the energy sector⁷, so as to establish long-term stable cooperative ties in the area of energy. Meanwhile, we have also agreed to collaborate⁸ in infrastructure⁹ and industrial parks construction. China is ready to provide funding to Iran, in an effort to strengthen bilateral cooperation at all levels. "

Hassan Rouhani also says Iran wants to be an active player in the Chinese government's "Belt and Road" Initiative, as well as the China-initiated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

Both leaders have also agreed to set up an annual meetings between the Foreign Ministers of China and Iran.

The Chinese side has also confirmed its support for Iran to become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

As part of his time in Iran, Xi Jinping also sat down with Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Ali Larijani, as well as Supreme¹⁰ Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promising¹¹ China's commitment to safeguarding security, peace and stability in the Middle East and the rest of the world. 

Iran was the last leg of the Chinese President's 5-day trip to the Middle East, which also took him to Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

1 consolidate   

v.使加固，使加强；(把...)联为一体，合并

参考例句：

• The two banks will consolidate in July next year. 这两家银行明年7月将合并。
• The government hoped to consolidate ten states to form three new ones.政府希望把十个州合并成三个新的州。

2 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

3 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

4 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

5 tangible   

adj.有形的，可触摸的，确凿的，实际的

参考例句：

• The policy has not yet brought any tangible benefits.这项政策还没有带来任何实质性的好处。
• There is no tangible proof.没有确凿的证据。

6 consensus   

n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识

参考例句：

• Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
• What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？

7 sector   

n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形

参考例句：

• The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
• The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。

8 collaborate   

vi.协作，合作；协调

参考例句：

• The work gets done more quickly when we collaborate.我们一旦合作，工作做起来就更快了。
• I would ask you to collaborate with us in this work.我们愿意请你们在这项工作中和我们合作。

9 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

10 supreme   

adj.极度的，最重要的；至高的，最高的

参考例句：

• It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
• He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。

11 promising   

adj.有希望的，有前途的

参考例句：

• The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
• We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。