WANA (Jul 16) – The Foreign Ministers of Iran and China met and held discussions.

 

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who is visiting China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, continued his consultations with counterparts on Wednesday by meeting with Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister. The two sides discussed the latest regional developments, including security issues in West Asia and Iran’s nuclear file.

 

On Tuesday, the Iranian Foreign Minister also held a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

 

The Iranian and Chinese Foreign Ministers also reviewed the latest regional and international developments and discussed various important aspects of their bilateral relationship in depth.

 

The Iranian Foreign Minister expressed appreciation for China’s warm hospitality and the successful hosting of the 25th SCO Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, as well as for his Chinese counterpart’s clear stance as the current chair of the organization in firmly condemning Israeli and U.S. aggressions against Iran’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, and their blatant violations of the UN Charter and international law.

Consultations Between the Foreign Ministers of Iran and China / WANA News Agency

Consultations Between the Foreign Ministers of Iran and China / WANA News Agency

Araghchi, recalling the long-standing ties between the two ancient civilizations of Iran and China, underscored the serious determination of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to comprehensively expand friendly relations within the framework of their comprehensive strategic partnership, based on mutual respect and trust.

 

He also thanked China for its principled, constructive, and influential positions in international forums, particularly in UN Security Council meetings condemning Israeli and U.S. aggressions against Iran, especially the dangerous attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities. He briefed his Chinese counterpart on the latest developments following these aggressions and the suspension of clashes, stressing the responsibility of the Security Council and all governments to fulfill their duty to safeguard regional and global peace and security.

 

For his part, the Chinese Foreign Minister praised Iran’s goodwill and responsible, prudent approach in preventing escalation and conflict in the region. He reaffirmed China’s firm position in supporting Iran’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national security, emphasizing China’s principled opposition to bullying, unilateralism, and the use of force, and its support for diplomacy and dialogue to resolve issues and disputes.

 

Wang Yi also stressed the need for continued bilateral and multilateral efforts and consultations to prevent further tensions in the region, declaring China’s readiness to assist in this regard in international forums, especially at the UN Security Council.

 

During the meeting, the Iranian and Chinese Foreign Ministers also reviewed the latest status of implementing bilateral agreements and cooperation projects in various economic and trade fields. They discussed opportunities and capacities to expand relations, particularly by leveraging China’s current chairmanship of the SCO and Iran’s active participation in upcoming SCO events.