TEHERAN - Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that Iran-China relations will continue to deepen, further building on their long-standing and deep-rooted civilizational bonds.

Baghaei made the remarks at a press briefing while wishing the Chinese people greater happiness and tranquility in the upcoming Chinese New Year, which is to be celebrated late this month.

In response to a question from Xinhua about bilateral ties and cooperation, he said the relations have experienced a diversified development across various fields including economic and trade, science, and tourism and cultural exchanges.

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He expressed confidence that, based on solid cultural links, the two nations will constantly move forward in the development of their relations.