Mexican Chamber of Deputies President Sergio Gutierrez Luna, in an interview aired by China Media Group (CMG) on Friday, lauded China's high-speed railway technology and expects enhanced bilateral cooperation in cutting-edge fields. In the field of infrastructure, many significant projects in Mexico feature the presence of Chinese builders. For example, the renovation of Mexico City Metro Line 1, along with initiatives like the light rail and the Tren Maya project -- a 1,554 km-long inter-city railway project in Mexico, exemplifies the collaboration between China and Mexico.
"The relationship between Mexico and China is close, and one example is China's involvement in the renovation of Mexico City Metro Line 1. Chinese companies not only participated in this project but also in many others in Mexico. I believe we should further promote the development of this relationship, as it has become an important bond between us," he said.
Gutierrez stressed that he will take a high-speed train to Xi'an City of northwest China's Shaanxi Province to personally experience high-speed railway service and learn about the cutting-edge technology in China.
"We know that China is at the forefront of development in fields such as railways. We will take a high-speed train to experience firsthand how this cutting-edge technology is applied. These are the areas we are interested in, as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has prioritized the strengthening of two important rail lines in Mexico -- one from central Mexico to Texas, the USA, and another from central Mexico to Arizona, the USA," he said in the interview, which was made during his visit to China from May 19 to 23.
Mexico's Chamber of Deputies president hails China's high-speed railway technology, expects enhanced bilateral cooperation
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
