ALWAGHT- Ahead of a critical round of nuclear negotiations with the US, Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Beijing for consultations, calling China and Russia the country’s most important strategic allies.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during his visit to Beijing, praised China and Russia as Iran’s key strategic partners, emphasizing ongoing consultations with both nations—especially amid indirect nuclear talks with the US He highlighted China’s historically constructive role in Iran’s nuclear issue and expressed hope for continued cooperation, given China’s positions in the UN Security Council and IAEA. Araghchi also conveyed President Masoud Pezeshkian’s message to Chinese officials, underlining the importance of keeping allies informed.
Araghchi met with China’s First Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang to reinforce bilateral ties and advance their 25-year cooperation plan. Both sides discussed expanding collaboration within multilateral frameworks like the SCO and BRICS while opposing unilateralism and global bullying. Araghchi also raised concerns over Israel’s actions in Palestine and US strikes on Yemen, urging a stronger international response to uphold global law. Despite past challenges, he reiterated Iran’s commitment to diplomatic solutions in nuclear negotiations.
Ding Xuexiang welcomed growing Iran-China relations, calling their partnership a model of mutual trust and shared interests. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening cooperation and supporting Iran’s efforts to lift sanctions through diplomacy. Both nations agreed on the importance of defending multilateralism, with China endorsing Iran’s diplomatic approach to resolving nuclear issues while promoting stability in international relations.
