Wang Yi Speaks on the Phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Abdullahyan
2022-06-24 09:41:56Source: Xinhua News Agency
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 23. On June 23, 2022, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abdullahyan at request.
Abdullahyan wished China’s upcoming BRICS Summit and Global Development High-level Dialogue a complete success, and believed that China’s presidency will create new opportunities for multilateral cooperation within the BRICS framework. Azerbaijan stressed that Iran supports the global development initiative and global security initiative proposed by China.
Wang Yi said that President Xi Jinping is about to preside over the BRICS leaders’ meeting and the high-level dialogue on global development, which is of great significance to strengthening the BRICS mechanism building, strengthening the solidarity and cooperation of emerging markets and developing countries, and promoting the international community to jointly address the challenges facing development issues. important meaning. China attaches great importance to China-Iran relations, and is willing to continue to firmly support each other with Iran on issues concerning each other’s core interests and major concerns in the spirit of comprehensive strategic partnership.
Abdullahyan briefed on the latest progress of the negotiations on the resumption of the implementation of the comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue, and said that the bullying behavior of the United States is the main obstacle facing the current negotiations. The Iranian side will firmly safeguard its national interests, and is also firmly committed to resolving differences through negotiation and striving for an early agreement. The Iranian side thanks China for its constructive role on the Iranian nuclear issue.
Wang Yi said that China does not approve of any non-constructive measures that lead to the escalation of the situation. All parties should continue to uphold the correct logic of right and wrong and relentlessly push for an agreement through diplomatic efforts. China opposes the politicization of IAEA affairs, and supports the IAEA and Iran to resolve outstanding issues through dialogue and cooperation. The US side should earnestly recognize its own responsibility and actively respond to Iran’s reasonable demands. The Chinese side will continue to uphold justice, support the negotiation process, and is willing to maintain close communication with the Iranian side.