News - Middle East: China says it appreciates Iranian president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian’s recently announced favorable stance on the countries’ relations, voicing Beijing's readiness to work with the Islamic Republic’s incoming administration.

Foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian made the remarks at a news conference on Monday.

He was responding to a question concerning an article written by Pezeshkian on Saturday, in which the president-elect had said that the Islamic Republic "looks forward to more extensive" cooperation with China.

Pezeshkian had also noted that China had consistently stood by Iran during challenging times, asserting, "We deeply value this friendship."