China ready to aid in Iran's recovery

Senior officials and trade association leaders from China and Iran have called for reinforcing Beijing's role in revitalizing infrastructure and trade in Iran.

China is well positioned for this since the country has been "a friend" during hard times, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

Zarif, in an official visit to China, made the remarks late Tuesday at the Iran-China Business Forum, a gathering of more than 300 corporate delegates.