Storyline: Economic and trade relations between Iran and China have grown significantly over the past 25 years, with the cooperation deepening in such areas as high-tech and innovation-based sectors, according to Majidreza Hariri, President of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce and Industries. In an interview with CGTN, Hariri highlighted the chamber's role as a reliable and respected institution in fostering these ties and outlined future opportunities for collaboration in high-tech and innovation sectors. Looking ahead, Hariri noted "Iran-China economic ties have traditionally centered on energy, but future cooperation can extend to high-tech and innovation. China has transformed from the 'factory of the world' into a 'factory of innovation'." This shift opens new doors for cooperation between the two countries, he said. Beyond the trade cooperation, the exchanges between Iran and China are increasingly booming in more areas, Hariri said. Shotlist: FILE: Tehran, Iran - Date Unknown: 1. Street view, national flag of Iran; 2. Traffic, Milad Tower; Tehran, Iran - Recent: 3. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Majidreza Hariri, president, Iran-China Chamber of Commerce and Industries (partially overlaid with shot 4): "The Iran Chamber of Commerce was established 25 years ago. At the time of its founding, trade between the two countries was below 2 billion U.S. dollars. However, by 2014, trade had reached 52 billion U.S. dollars. Since its establishment, the chamber has remained an important, reliable, and respected institution for both sides." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] FILE: Iran - Date Unknown: 4. Various of port scenes, trucks moving, containers being lifted; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] FILE: Beijing, China - Date Unknown: 5. Various of Tian'anmen Rostrum, Chinese national flag, ornamental column; FILE: Shanghai, China - Date Unknown: 6. Aerial shot of cityscape; 7. Aerial shots of Lingang New Area; FILE: Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, south China - Date Unknown: 8. Cityscape; 9. Sign of "Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin"; Tehran, Iran - Recent: 10. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Majidreza Hariri, president, Iran-China Chamber of Commerce and Industries (partially overlaid with shots 11-12): "Iran-China economic ties have traditionally centered on energy, but future cooperation can extend to high-tech and innovation. China has transformed from the 'factory of the world' into a 'factory of innovation.' The number of Iranian students in China has risen from 200 to over 3,000, reflecting stronger ties. With both countries' vast potential, economic collaboration can continue to grow across various sectors." [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] FILE: Qingdao City, Shandong Province, east China - Nov 2, 2023: 11. Aerial shot of port; 12. Container vessel at port; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] FILE: Iran - March 2024: 13. Iranian national flag, traffic; 14. Various of Azadi Tower; Tehran, Iran - Oct 26, 2023: 15. Various of containers, cranes at port. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV]