Wang Yi emphasized that China continues to defend rights and legal interests through political negotiation and adherence to good neighborliness and friendship in order to improve continuous development with neighboring countries.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi is in Tianjin, China, to take part in a two-day summit of the ministerial council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Wang Yi said that Iran and China’s diplomatic relationship dates back half a century, and their relationship has endured international development tests and has always safeguarded healthy stability and development.
Wang Yi said that China has always been opposed to using force or the threat of force and has always supported the resolution of disputes through discourse and consultation.
“Iran’s commitment to not producing atomic weapons is of high importance for China, and it respects Iran’s right to use peaceful nuclear energy, appreciates Iran’s efforts regarding peace through diplomatic means, supports Iran in maintaining the pace of dialogue with all parties, and is ready to play a constructive role in advancing the resolution of Iran’s nuclear issue and the stability of West Asia.”
