Iran and the People's Republic of China issued a joint statement in 2016 on comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two countries and agreed to sign a plan for comprehensive cooperation.

“After consultations and negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi signed a document on ‘Comprehensive Cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People's Republic of China,” the Ministry said.

The document focuses on the capacities and perspectives for bilateral cooperation between the two countries in various areas including economic and cultural fields, among others, according to the Ministry.

The ministry also expressed hope that the document would further contribute to the continued development and comprehensive partnership of Iran and China, and will bring about prosperity for the two nations.