Tehran:Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy for Legal and International Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, highlighted the mutual interest of Iran and China in expanding cooperation within the Global South.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Gharibabadi conveyed through a message on his X account that during a meeting with the Chinese ambassador, both countries discussed enhancing their cooperation and coordination. The discussions focused on defending national sovereignty, respecting international law, countering unilateralism, and addressing threats to regional peace and security.

The emphasis on expanding cooperation within the Global South was reiterated by both Iran and China, as stated by Gharibabadi.