China will play its role as a responsible major country and move towards building new global relationships, said Ali Biniaz, First Counselor for Research, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Beijing, before the upcoming G20 Hangzhou summit.

Mr. Biniaz made the remarks regarding the connectivity balance in the world. "The Chinese government defines connectivity between East Asia and the Middle East through the 'Belt and Road' and 'AIIB' initiatives on purely economic grounds as a geopolitical instrument," he said, adding that geopolitical and cultural connectivity should also be paid attention to.

Speaking of global governance, Mr. Biniaz commented that current problems make it impossible to avoid geopolitical considerations.

"Against this messy backdrop, China is expected to take the lead on reaching coordination between major economies while pushing a growth strategy so that geopolitical divides around the globe will disappear. This is indeed what the G20 has been designed to do," he said.

Mr. Biniaz suggested other global hot issues also be discussed in the forthcoming G20 Hangzhou summit. He cited some examples – the Middle East, African development and Southeast Asian security.

The G20 summit will be held on Sept. 4 and 5 in China's Hangzhou, a beautiful city with a reputation as a "paradise on earth." More than 30 leaders from around the world will meet to discuss major international issues and seek corresponding solutions.

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