Speaking in the opening ceremony of the event, Iran's Consul General in China, Mohammad Ebrahim Allah Dad expressed hope for further development in culture, art and tourism services by establishing such institutions.
According to IRNA, he said that 100,000 Chinese travel to Iran per year and 150,000 to 200,000 Iranians travel to China as well.
The founder of the center Arastu Pour Heidar said that the Chinese would be able to have access to Iranian products and handicrafts.
EghtesadOnline: A senior official with Iran's embassy in China said that opening the first center for presenting Iran's cultural products and services in Beijing will contribute to developing culture, art and ties between the two countries.