Q: Mayor of Tehran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been elected as Iranian President. What comment does China have on the election result? What impact will his election have on the development of China-Iran relations?

A: The election of Mr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iranian President is the choice of the Iranian people and we congratulate him. We believe that China-Iran friendly relations and cooperation will further develop during his term. We hope that under the leadership of the new Government, the Iranian people will build their country into a more beautiful land.