China stands ready to work with Denmark to consolidate political mutual trust and deepen practical cooperation, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday.
Lin made the remarks in response to a media query about China-Denmark ties and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen's upcoming visit to China from May 17 to 20.
"Denmark was among the first countries to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Denmark. Currently, bilateral relations are developing soundly, with close cooperation in economy, trade, green development and innovation. Both countries support multilateralism and free trade and have extensive consensus on important issues such as climate change. China is willing to work with Denmark to take this visit as an opportunity to consolidate political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and promote the sustained, sound and steady development of the China-Denmark comprehensive strategic partnership," Lin said.
Spokesman on China-Denmark ties
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned on Sunday that Tehran would view the United States and Israel's military bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" should Washington take military action against Iran.
At a parliamentary session convened to review an emergency proposal on assembly regulations, Qalibaf emphasized that, at this highly sensitive juncture, Iran must accurately and thoroughly identify the schemes of its adversaries.
Qalibaf said that Iran is currently confronting Israel and the United States simultaneously on four fronts: economic, cognitive, military, and counterterrorism. Of them, the economic warfare and the cognitive and psychological warfare began many years ago and have persisted to this day, growing increasingly complex and intense in recent years.
The remarks came as U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran, taking advantage of its nationwide unrest.
Protests have erupted in several Iranian cities since late December over the sharp fall of the rial and long-standing economic hardship. Iranian authorities have acknowledged the demonstrations and voiced willingness to address economic grievances, while warning against violence and vandalism.
Amid the ongoing protests, deadly clashes have been reported lately between police and what the government described as "rioters." However, no official death toll has been released.
Also on Sunday, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will address the country's economic situation and political environment in a televised interview later that day.
Iran swears to counterattack if attacked
