Original title: Li Hongzhong Goes to the Iranian Embassy in China to Condolence Iran's Late President Leahy

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 24 - On May 24, Li Hongzhong, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, went to the Iranian Embassy in China to pay tribute to the late President Lehi of Iran.

Li Hongzhong expressed deep condolences for the tragic death of President Leahy and sincere condolences to the Iranian government and people. Li Hongzhong said that the Chinese government and people cherish the traditional friendship between China and Iran and are willing to work with Iran to push the China Iran comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level.

Iranian Ambassador to China Bakhtiar thanked Vice Chairman Li Hongzhong for coming to condole, stressed that Iran is committed to promoting Iran China cooperation and is willing to work with China to promote greater development of bilateral relations.