Shanghai, May 22, IRNA - Iran?s President Hassan Rouhani said here on Thursday that the present Iranian government favors interaction with all world countries while preserving the fundamental principles of the Islamic Republic.
?We could settle many issues with the world through constructive interactions and negotiations,? said President Rouhani while attending a press conference in Shanghai.
?Negotiations with Chinese authorities can be considered as a prelude to further development in bilateral relations,? he added.
China is Iran?s first trade partner, President Rouhani noted, adding the two countries enjoys close relations at regional and international levels.