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Iran's president seeks closer ties

But the sanctions remain, Li added.

"So Teheran may also want to talk with Beijing about how to drive the friendlier atmosphere to a final settlement."

Sadeq Zibakalam, a professor of politics at Tehran University, said Teheran's concessions were not reciprocated with the ease of sanctions in a timely manner.

"Iran wants sanctions to end as soon as possible to revive its economy, but the West wants to wait and see the effect of measures on Iran's nuclear program taking root," Zibakalam told Xinhua News Agency.

At Thursday's meeting, preceded by a warm welcoming ceremony with Xi, Rouhani said an early comprehensive agreement through negotiations over the nation's nuclear program should lead to a "win-win" outcome for every party involved.

Teheran hopes Beijing can continue its positive role during the process, he added.

Xi said China respects Iran's right of peaceful use of nuclear energy and believes that negotiations are the only correct and effective way to resolve the situation.

China will beef up communication with Iran to help Beijing play a constructive role in the negotiation process, Xi said.

The two presidents also promised to enhance joint work in trade, energy and transport infrastructure. Rouhani said Iran welcomes Chinese investment.

Xi said China welcomes Iran's participation in the construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, with cooperation in infrastructure construction and the launch of high-speed railway projects and economic parks.