Iran's president seeks closer ties

China calls on world powers to reach agreements on Teheran nuclear issue

Amid thawing tensions between Iran and the West, the Iranian president is in China for further discussions on ending a decadelong nuclear standoff and fostering a better relationship with Beijing.

China on Thursday called on world powers to reach agreements on the long-lingering Iran nuclear issue as soon as possible, while pledging to strengthen economic and security cooperation with that country.