"Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay an official visit to China on December 31, at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi," Geng said at a briefing on Monday.
He added that Zarif and Wang would hold talks, focusing on the "Iranian nuclear problem and other matters of mutual interest.
"China and Iran intend to make a joint effort toward maintaining sustainable development of the bilateral relations, preserving the JCPOA, and ensuring peace and stability in the Persian Gulf," Geng added.
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