Tehran, Oct 29, IRNA Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani, heading a high ranking parliamentary delegation, departed for Beijing at the invitation of Chairman of Chinas National Peoples Congress.
At the airport, Larijani told reporters that Iran and China have a vast variety of political, economic and cultural relations.
He added that the two countries have many commonalities in important international and regional issues.
He went on to say that China is Irans first trade partner.
During his 4-day visit to China, Larijani is to meet with chairman of National Peoples Congress as well as other Chinese senior officials.