The Chinese foreign minister has urged the enhancement of relations with the Islamic Republic, saying the ties can�help safeguard the joint interests of the two countries worldwide.�

In a meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi� said that Beijing attaches great importance to the expansion of ties with Iran.

The Chinese foreign minister said his country played a positive role�in the drawn-out nuclear�talks between Iran and the P5+1 countries.

Wang added that Beijing is also interested in playing an active part�in implementing a recent nuclear agreement reached between Iran and the P5+1, which is known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

On July 14, Iran and the six global powers -�the United States, France, Britain, Russia, China -�plus Germany managed to finalize the text of JCPOA in the Austrian capital of Vienna.�Under the JCPOA, limits are put on Iran�s nuclear activities in exchange for a set of commitments by the P5+1, including the removal of all economic and financial bans against the Islamic Republic.

Rahimpour, for his part, said�the Islamic Republic views China as�its most important strategic partner, voicing Tehran's interest�in broader ties with Beijing in all fields.

The Iranian official�said�Tehran is keen and prepared to improve relations with Beijing in all fields.

By Press TV