Beijing, Teheran agree to begin reconciliation in a 'new phase' leading to strategic partnership

China and Iran agreed on Tuesday to start reconciliation for the establishment of a bilateral strategic partnership, at a time when China has been expected to play a bigger role in boosting Iran's development.

Following talks between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday morning, the two top diplomats confirmed at a news conference that there are plans to upgrade the relationship.