TEHRAN – Senior politician Ali Akbar Velayati said on Sunday that Iran and China have “constructive” and “strategic” ties.

Velayati made the remarks during a meeting with a member of China’s Foreign Policy Advisory Committee in Tehran, IRNA reported.

He also said that Iran-China relations are growing.

Velayati added a Chinese delegation will visit Iran’s Chabahar Port.

Regarding China’s position on the recent U.S.-led attack on Syria, Velayati told reporters that China like Iran opposes any acts against international law.

NA/PA