As the conflict between the US and Iran kept concerns over regional security high, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday.
He also briefed Wang Yi on the latest developments in the region and the Gulf. During the meeting, Wang Yi urged the US and Iran to return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Highlighting China’s stance, the minister emphasised that Beijing encourages Tehran and Washington to stay rational, exercise restraint, return to the MoU early, and restore negotiation channels.
Araghchi clarified that Iran is not interested in continuing the Middle East conflict, as he held the key talks with Wang Yi, according to news agency PTI. Meanwhile, the Chinese minister reportedly said that Beijing was willing to “safeguard” Iran’s rights during the talks. Iranian minister Abbas Araghchi clarified Tehran’s position and said that Iran is not interested in prolonging the conflict and was prepared to return to diplomatic channels while defending what it considers its legitimate rights Araghchi said that Iran was ready to deepen cooperation with China within that framework. He further noted that extending the conflict serves neither the parties involved nor the international community, according to a Chinese foreign ministry readout cited by news agency PTI. Wang Yi said China, as a UN Security Council permanent member and Iran’s strategic partner, is ready to play a constructive role in resolving disputes and safeguarding Tehran’s legitimate rights and interests.
