MNA � Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the country welcomes China�s investment and participation in energy and transportation projects.

He made the remarks on Monday in a meeting with the new Ambassador of China to Tehran, Chang Hua, while receiving his letter of credence.

�Tehran-Beijing cooperation is not limited to any single field, and Iran is ready to develop relations with China in all fields of mutual interest,� Rouhani said, adding that the two sides also share close views on regional and international issues.

The president stressed that �preserving independence� is very important for both countries, saying, �both countries are opposed to unilateralism, and it is a wrong and dangerous path for the region and the international community.�

Rouhani then referred to the high volume of investment and cooperation between Iran and China in different fields, especially energy, transportation, railways and industrial parks.

The Iranian president described the �Belt and Road Initiative� as very important to Iran, saying �We welcome China�s further cooperation and investment in our southern ports and transportation sector.�

The Islamic Republic of Iran favors the preservation of the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), Rouhani said, adding, �China�s role in this regard is very important and Beijing can contribute enormously to the parties� commitment to the agreement.�

�Iran and China can also expand cooperation on eradication of terrorism in the Middle East region and Asia,� said the President.

For his part, the new Chinese Ambassador, Chang Hua, said his country is seeking ways to develop its strategic relations with Iran.

�China�s policy is to further develop relations between the two countries in cultural, commercial, energy and transportation fields,� he said.