On Oct.29, Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, the Iranian Parliament, visited BFSU and gave a speech to students and faculty members.

Dr. Han Zhen, President of BFSU, met with Ali Larijani and his delegation. Both sides had exchanges on enhancing exchanges and cooperation and development of the major of Persian language and Research of Iran of BFSU. After the meeting, Mr. Ali Larijani delivered a speech named "China and Iran: All Season Friends".

Mr. Ali Larijani reviewed the importance of the Silk Road and the long history of exchanges between China and Iran. He also explained the importance of friendly relationship between China and Iran from perspectives of international political landscape, geopolitical diplomacy and national interests.

After the speech, Mr.Ali Larijani answered questions from BFSU students ranging from the role young people can play in China-Iran exchanges and the prospects of China-Iran relationship.

The speech was hosted by Yan Guohua, Vice President of BFSU. Yang Ruiguang,Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs Bureau of NPC General Office, Mr. Mahdi Safari, the Iranian Ambassador to China , officials of the delegation, respresentatives of BFSU faculty members and students and representatives of Iranian students studying in China also attended the event.