Meeting of the Head of judiciary with the President of the Supreme People's Court of China

According to the Judiciary Media Center, Mohseni Ejei, the Chief Justice of the Islamic Republic of Iran, leading a high-ranking judicial delegation, arrived in Hangzhou, China, on the evening of Monday to attend the 20th Summit of the Heads of Judicial Systems of SCO member states and was officially welcomed by Chinese authorities.

On Tuesday morning local time, Mohseni Ejei, who traveled to Hangzhou for the summit, met and held talks with Zhang Jun, the President of the Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China, the highest judicial authority in China.

During the meeting, the Chief Justice of Iran, expressing gratitude to the Chinese side for hosting the SCO judicial summit, addressed Zhang Jun, stating: "Your professional background indicates that you have progressed through all levels of judicial and specialized ranks and have now reached the highest judicial position in China. In this regard, we share similarities, as I too have served in various judicial responsibilities within the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of Iran."

Referring to the 25-year strategic partnership document between Iran and China and the prospects for bilateral relations, he said: "The 25-year strategic document can pave the way for significant advancements in the relations between the two countries."

Highlighting the rich civilizational heritage of Iran and China, the Chief Justice noted: "The ancient civilizations and valuable cultural heritage of Iran and China significantly contribute to enhancing Tehran-Beijing relations across various domains." Mohseni Ejei added: "The relations between Iran and China are progressing, and both countries seek to establish and consolidate global peace and security."

He emphasized: "The commonalities between Iran and China, along with the evolving bilateral relations, necessitate an increase in judicial and legal cooperation and mutual assistance between Tehran and Beijing."

Referring to the double and sometimes multiple standards of Western hegemonic countries in addressing global events, he stated: "Some Western hegemonic countries adopt double or even multiple standards in dealing with global phenomena and events, including terrorism and human rights issues. They present self-constructed definitions of these phenomena and attempt to impose them on the entire world. This must not be allowed, and we must stand against such Western approaches."

Pointing to the high potential of SCO member states for developing judicial and legal relations, he said: "SCO member states need broader cooperation and more advanced methods in areas such as combating organized crime, cybercrime, trafficking, money laundering, and terrorism."

Mohseni Ejei stressed: "In addressing social issues, we must increasingly leverage public participation and neutralize the conspiracies of certain Western hegemonic countries that seek to implement their agendas in independent societies and countries through collaborative efforts."

During the meeting, referring to the heinous crimes of the Zionist regime in Gaza, the Chief Justice stated: "For over a year and a half, the Zionist regime has committed the most atrocious crimes in Gaza. This regime has perpetrated war crimes, deliberately targeting civilians, refugees, patients, and children. We must utilize the significant potential of the SCO to halt the ongoing crimes and genocide by the Zionist regime in Gaza."

In the same meeting, Zhang Jun, President of the Supreme People's Court of China and the country's highest judicial authority, welcomed Mohseni Ejei, describing the moment of the Iranian Chief Justice's arrival in Hangzhou as a memorable and lasting occasion.He stated: "Iran holds an important and strategic position, and we seek long-term relations with Iran." 

He added: "Judicial cooperation forms a significant part of the relations and interactions between Iran and China. In recent years, we have witnessed the development of judicial relations between Iran and China, and we hope this trend continues."The highest judicial authority of China expressed: "Like the Chief Justice of the Islamic Republic of Iran, we seek to elevate the level of economic, social, and cultural relations between China and Iran, and we are ready for any form of cooperation in this regard."

Referring to various meetings with Iranian judicial officials, including the President of Iran's Supreme Court and the Deputy for International Affairs of the Judiciary, he described these meetings as useful and constructive.Additionally, noting the progress of the Islamic Republic of Iran's judiciary, he requested Mohseni Ejei to share his views and perspectives on the capacities and capabilities of China's judicial system.