Iran's new defense minister Aziz Nasirzadeh on Thursday stressed the need to enhance national defense capabilities in response to the current threats facing the country.
Besides, Nasirzadeh said Iran will continue to make more progress in the field of defense and deterrence.
The Iranian parliament approved the new cabinet list on Wednesday, appointing Nasirzadeh, former commander of the Iranian Air Force, as the new defense minister.
Iran's new defense minister vows to enhance national defense capabilities against threats
China and Spain are set to deepen bilateral economic and trade cooperation, with a focus on expanding collaboration in emerging industries such as clean energy and cross-border e-commerce, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
During a regular press briefing, spokesperson He Yongqian said the ministry will work closely with Spanish authorities to strengthen ties and cement economic partnerships.
"Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez recently led a trade delegation to China, where he and Minister Wang Wentao delivered speeches at the second meeting of the China-Spain Business Advisory Council, joined by over 60 representatives from both countries. During the meeting, business leaders from China and Spain expressed their commitment not only to strengthening cooperation in traditional sectors but also to exploring opportunities in emerging industries such as clean energy, cross-border e-commerce, big data, and the low-altitude economy, while jointly expanding into other markets," He said.
The spokesperson said the next step is to provide more regular and practical platforms for exchanges between businesses from the two countries.
Sanchez visited China for a four-day trip that began on Sept. 8.
China, Spain to deepen economic cooperation, explore new sectors: commerce ministry
