Picture this: two global players on a friendly call 📞, reinforcing trust and teamwork. On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi dialed in to chat with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi about one of the hottest topics on the world stage: Iran's nuclear program.
Wang Yi emphasized that China has always maintained an objective and fair stance on the Iranian nuclear issue. He noted that the current stalemate isn’t in the common interest of the international community and urged all parties to bring the conversation back to the negotiation table.
China appreciates Iran's reaffirmation that it will not pursue nuclear weapons and fully supports Iran's legitimate right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes 🌍.
Both sides agreed that more dialogue is key. Araghchi thanked China for its fair and constructive role, saying Iran is ready to strengthen coordination with all parties on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.
Looking ahead, next year marks the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Iran 🎉. Wang Yi recalled the successful meeting between the two heads of state in September, which laid the foundation for deeper cooperation and strategic guidance for future projects.
Wang also praised Iran's active support for China's four major global initiatives and said both countries are keen to work with the international community to build a fairer, more equitable global governance system 🌐.
Araghchi wrapped up by highlighting how much Iran values its partnership with China. He looks forward to using the anniversary as an opportunity for high-level exchanges, exploring new areas of cooperation, and coordinating closely to promote regional peace, stability, and development.
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Wang Yi reaffirms China's objective, fair stance on Iran nuclear issue
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