China’s Xi says early ceasefire in Gaza key to easing regional tensions, Xinhua reports

Iran is a country with important regional and international influence and a good friend and partner of China, Xi said.

The Chinese side supports Iran in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and national dignity, steadily advancing its own economic and social development, and improving and deepening good-neighbourly and friendly relations with neighbouring countries, he added.

Earlier in the day, Chinese President Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to boost communication and cooperation between their countries and resolve differences.