President Ahmadinejad made the remarks in a meeting with the Chairman of Chinese National People's Congress Wu Bangguo.

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday said that Iran and China are at the united front of defending peace, justice and security in the world and this relation will strengthen cooperation between Tehran and Beijing.

President Ahmadinejad made the remarks in a meeting with the Chairman of Chinese National People's Congress Wu Bangguo.

President Ahmadinejad hailed as “positive and constructive” China’s stance on supporting Iran's inalienable nuclear rights and vowed to endorse rights of the Chinese people in all international circles in return.

He added that great developments will happen in the international arena, saying, “Cooperation between Iran and China can lead such developments in favor of nations and towards justice, security and peace.”

“They will also prevent the interference and pressure of those who intend to impede the progress of countries such as Iran and China,” he pointed out.

Chairman of China’s Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Wu Bangguo says Beijing pursues a positive stance on Iran's peaceful nuclear energy program and firmly opposes the use of force and threat against Tehran.

Further exchange of views and consultations between Iran and China in different spheres including the Iranian nuclear energy issue will certainly help resolving it in a peaceful way and managing developments in Tehran and Beijing’s favor.

He added that Beijing has “strategic” ties with Tehran and noted that there are no restrictions in the way of the expansion of political relations based on mutual understanding and respect for rights, national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iran and China adopt independent approaches in the international scene and have effective cooperation in resolving regional and global issues, said the top Chinese legislator.

He emphasized that Tehran-Beijing close cooperation will help establishing peace, security and tranquility in the world.