During his stay in Shanghai, Larijani will visit several economic, trade and development projects.
Larijani, heading a high ranking parliamentary delegation, arrived in Beijing on Tuesday.
Upon arrival at Beijing international airport, Larijani was warmly welcomed by the top Chinese officials and Iran's Ambassador to China Mehdi Safari.
Larijani met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, during which he underlined the need for the further expansion of all-out ties between the two friendly nations.
During the meeting, the Iranian top parliamentarian conveyed greetings of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei to the Chinese president.
Larijani noted that the Supreme Leader has always advised officials to consider sustainable and all-out relations with China.
The Chinese President, for his part, welcomed the Iranian delegation to his country, and termed his recent meeting with President Hassan Rouhani in Bishkek as very fruitful.
He said the two countries have reached very good agreements in various scopes of cooperation.
President Xi underscored that Larijani’s visit would positively affect mutual cooperation in the future.
