Deepening China-Sweden ties based on green technology / Iran's proposal in BRICS; independent program for countering sanctions

Pars Today- Speaking on the 75th anniversary of China-Sweden diplomatic relations, Chinese envoy to Stockholm drew up a perspective for deepening cooperation between the two countries in the fields of green technology, cultural exchange and global development.

Cui Aimin, the Chinese Ambassador to Stockholm, in an interview with NewsVoice, a partner of TV BRICS, emphasized strong and developing China-Sweden relations, with special focus on green technology, cultural exchange and scientific cooperation. According to Pars Today, quoting from the international channel "TV BRICS", Aimin said, "During the past 75 years, the relations of China and Sweden have developed constantly and cooperation has advanced in various fields."

To bolster this participation, the Chinese envoy to Sweden suggested 4 key domains: deepening of political relations, expansion of scientific cooperation, increase of popular exchanges and reinforcement of multilateral collaboration.

He added, "The two countries should continue traditional friendship, enhance mutual understanding and deepen cooperation so that our bilateral ties go ahead."

Cui Aimin stressed opening channels beyond politics and trade and said, "Cultural and educational exchanges play a vital role in increasing mutual understanding."

He also referred to the trip of Chinese tourists to Sweden which has surpassed the level of pre-Covid19 pandemic.

Iran's proposal to BRICS; independent program for countering sanctions

Ahmad Naderi, Chairman of the Iran-Brazil Parliamentarian Friendship Group, attending the foreign relations committee of the 11^th Summit of BRICS Speakers, said about the issue of "Promotion of Investment and Transferring Technology for Sustainable Development", "BRICS can regulate its financial policies according to collective and national interests."

Speaking at the work meeting of the Parliamentarian Foreign Relations Committees of BRICS member states, speaking on the theme of "Financial Tools for a more Resistant Economy and more Sustainable BRICS", Naderi put emphasis on development of independent, varied and smart financial infrastructures.

He added, "Resistant economy is a kind of economy which is tolerant against foreign shock such as financial crises, sanctions or severe change of prices, and is able to quickly restore. Sustainable economy, too, seeks balanced and long-term growth which, safeguarding natural and human resources, guarantees the interests of future generations. For BRICS, which enjoys wide economic and geographical variety, to materialize these two objectives requires to use smart financial tools and effective collective cooperation."

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