Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with visiting Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah in Beijing on Thursday.
Noting that China and Brunei are friendly neighbors facing each other across the sea, Li said that China is ready to work with Brunei to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries, maintain high-level exchanges, consolidate political mutual trust, and deepen pragmatic cooperation, Li said.
The Chinese premier also said that China firmly supports ASEAN in strengthening unity and strategic independence, and is willing to work with Brunei and other ASEAN countries to build a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.
Hassanal said that Brunei values its relations with China and will stay committed to the one-China policy.
Brunei is willing to work with China to expand cooperation in such areas as economy, trade and agriculture, strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, enhance cooperation within the framework of ASEAN-China relations, and promote regional peace, stability and prosperity, said Hassanal.
Chinese premier meets with Brunei's Sultan in Beijing
Chinese premier meets with Brunei's Sultan in Beijing
Chinese premier meets with Brunei's Sultan in Beijing
China has delivered a significant batch of emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, consisting of 58 tonnes of urgently needed medical supplies, as Iran grapples with the consequences of the recent conflict with the United States and Israel.
The aid was formally handed over on Wednesday during a signing ceremony in Tehran between the Chinese Embassy in Iran and the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu and President of the Iranian Red Crescent Society Pir Hossein Kolivand attended the event.
Cong said that China has always been concerned about the Iranian people and will continue to work with the international community to promote the early restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East.
"This aid package, totaling 58 tonnes, consists entirely of medicines. The recent war launched by the United States and Israel has caused a major humanitarian disaster for Iran, and medicine is in urgent need. Through this assistance, we hope to demonstrate the deep friendship of the Chinese people toward the Iranian people and help them overcome these hardships as soon as possible," said Cong.
Kolivand expressed sincere gratitude to China for extending a helping hand during difficult times and for providing valuable support to Iran on various occasions.
"In addition to China's support for the Iranian government, China's humanitarian aid has also been delivered to Iran. This assistance reflects China's care and compassion for our country and people. We extend our heartfelt gratitude, with special appreciation for the delivery of nearly 60 tonnes of medicine from China," he said.
China provides emergency humanitarian aid to Iran
