Iran, China foreign ministers hold talks in Beijing

Seyed Abbas Araghchi leading an official delegation to China met with Wang Yi a member of China’s Central Committees Political Bureau and Chinese Foreign Minister on Friday in Beijing.

The Islamic Republic of Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, leading an official delegation to China, met with Wang Yi, a member of China’s Central Committee's Political Bureau and Chinese Foreign Minister, on Friday in Beijing.

During the meeting, both sides stressed their leaders are determined to strengthen and develop strategic ties between the two countries.

They reviewed the latest status of their economic, trade, investment, energy, and transportation relations and discussed ways to enhance bilateral ties and promote cooperation within the framework of their comprehensive cooperation program.

The Iranian foreign minister highlighted the long-standing and robust relations between the Iranian and Chinese nations, as two ancient civilizations and cultures in Asia.

Araghchi stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran spares no effort to utilize the extensive capacities for mutual interaction with China, considering the 25-year cooperation plan as a solid foundation for developing relations in various fields.

For his part, the Chinese foreign minister acknowledged the Islamic Republic of Iran's significant status as an active and influential power in West Asia, with its natural, geographical, and human resources, and reaffirmed Chinese leaders’ commitment to further strengthen relations.

The two ministers also discussed and exchanged views on the latest security and political developments in West Asia.

The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People’s Republic of China underscored that West Asia belongs to its people and should not be a stage for destructive interventions by external actors pursuing their geopolitical interests.

Expressing concerns over potential chaos and insecurity in Syria, both sides emphasized the necessity of preserving Syria's national unity and territorial integrity and ensuring a peaceful and secure transition to governance that meets the aspirations of all segments of Syrian society.

The foreign ministers also discussed the importance of strengthening cooperation to combat terrorism, uphold international law, address nuclear issues, lift sanctions, and expand cooperation within organizations such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Notably, with China set to assume the rotating presidency of the SCO in 2025, Araghchi congratulated the Chinese foreign minister on the mission and expressed Iran's readiness to collaborate with China to implement its planned programs.