On July 2, 2024, Consul General Xu Wei accepted an exclusive interview with one of the mainstream media in southern Iran Sobhe Sahel News.

Consul General Xu introduced the relevant situation of China's establishment of a Consulate General in Bandar Abbas, emphasizing China's good intention to strengthen cooperation with southern Iran and its determination to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Iran. Under the vigorous promotion of the Chinese Consulate General, local exchanges between the two countries have continued to deepen, friendship city relationships have continued to expand, and many projects invested or participated in by Chinese enterprises have been carried out in southern Iran, which has brought tangible benefits to the local people and promoted the mutual understanding between the two peoples.

Consul General Xu said that the media has the responsibility to introduce the true situation of cooperation between the two countries to the public. The Chinese Consulate General is willing to strengthen communication and exchanges with the Iranian media, and hopes that Iran will be more proactive in publicizing and reporting the results of China-Iran practical cooperation, to create a favorable public opinion environment for cooperation between the two sides.