On April 27, Iranian President Lech met with visiting State Councilor and defense minister Wei Fenghe in Tehran. Leahy said that Iran and China share weal and woe and share similar positions and support each other in international affairs. Iran opposes unilateralism, hegemonism and external interference, firmly supports China in safeguarding its core interests, thanks China for its long-term support and help in Iraq's difficult period, and hopes that the two sides will further expand cooperation fields and strengthen all-round cooperation, including military field. Wei Fenghe said that both China and Iran are countries with ancient civilizations, and the traditional friendship has been strengthened over time. This visit is an important visit against the background of the current volatile international situation, which reflects the importance of China Iran relations and the firm support and joint progress of each other. China firmly supports Iran in safeguarding national sovereignty and national dignity, and is willing to work with Iran to deal with various risks and challenges, safeguard the common interests of both sides and jointly safeguard regional and world peace and stability. In recent years, the field of military cooperation between China and Iran has been expanding. The Chinese army is willing to maintain strategic communication with Iran, make good use of the cooperation mechanism, promote practical cooperation, and promote the development of military relations between the two countries to a higher level. On the same day, bageri, chief of general staff of the Iranian armed forces, met with Wei Fenghe. Iranian defense minister Ashtiani held a welcoming ceremony for Wei Fenghe and held formal talks. During the talks and meetings, the two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the international and regional security situation, the Iranian nuclear issue and the situation in Ukraine, and reached a number of consensus on strengthening strategic communication between the senior leaders of the two armed forces, deepening practical cooperation such as military and arms exchanges, joint exercises and training, and personnel training. (Xinhua News Agency)