Ahead of 'Trump-Xi Meeting', Wang Yi Meets Iranian Foreign Minister to Discuss Reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran expressed its commitment to political solutions, while China advocated for a regional peace and security architecture. The meeting took place ahead of a potential 'Trump-Xi meeting,' highlighting heightened diplomatic activity.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, May 6) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met today with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is leading a delegation to Beijing. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz issue, Araghchi said that the reopening issue can be resolved as soon as possible; Wang Yi, meanwhile, stated that the international community has a common concern for the restoration of normal and safe passage in the strait, and China hopes that the parties concerned will 'respond promptly to the strong calls of the international community.'
According to Xinhua News Agency, Wang Yi and Araghchi held talks in Beijing. The report first mentioned Araghchi's statement that the issue of reopening the Strait of Hormuz can be resolved as soon as possible.
According to the report, Araghchi informed Wang Yi of the latest developments in US-Iran negotiations and Iran's next steps, and pointed out that facts have proven that political crises cannot be resolved through military means. Iran will resolutely safeguard its national sovereignty and dignity, and at the same time, continuously accumulate consensus through peaceful negotiations to seek a comprehensive and permanent solution.
Araghchi stated that Iran highly appreciates and agrees with the four-point proposal put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping on maintaining and promoting regional peace and stability. Iran 'trusts China' and looks forward to China continuing to play an active role in promoting peace and ending the war, and supports the establishment of a post-war regional new framework that integrates development and security.
He also said that China is Iran's comprehensive strategic partner. Iran has always adhered to the 'One China' principle, supports China in safeguarding its core interests, and is willing to take the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries this year as an opportunity to intensify exchanges at all levels and continuously deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between Iran and China.
Wang Yi reiterated China's principled position on the situation in Iran, emphasizing that since the outbreak of the war, China has been actively promoting peace and talks. The current regional situation is at a critical juncture between war and peace. China also believes that 'a comprehensive ceasefire is imperative, restarting hostilities is even more unacceptable, and insisting on negotiations is particularly important.'
Wang Yi said that China supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security and appreciates Iran's willingness to seek a political solution through diplomatic channels. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz issue, the international community has a common concern for the restoration of normal and safe passage in the strait, and China hopes that the parties concerned will respond promptly to the strong calls of the international community.
Regarding Iran's nuclear issue, China appreciates Iran's commitment to 'not developing nuclear weapons' and at the same time believes that 'Iran has the legitimate right to peacefully use nuclear energy.'
Wang Yi said that China advocates that Persian Gulf and Middle East countries 'should take their destiny into their own hands,' encourages Iran and more Gulf countries to engage in dialogue, achieve good-neighborly friendship, and supports the establishment of a regional peace and security architecture with common participation, safeguarding common interests, and achieving common development, by regional countries.
Wang Yi stated that China is willing to uphold the spirit of Xi Jinping's four-point proposal, with the goal of supporting Middle East countries in building 'four common homes,' and further commit to de-escalating tensions, ending conflicts, continuing to assist in launching peace talks, and playing a greater role in restoring peace and tranquility in the Middle East region.
Wang Yi pointed out that China is Iran's 'trusted strategic partner' and will continue to advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Iran.
According to Chinese reports, both sides also exchanged views on international and regional hot-button issues of common concern.
Araghchi's visit comes ahead of the unresolved Middle East situation and the impending 'Trump-Xi meeting,' and is also the first visit by an Iranian foreign minister to China since the outbreak of the US-Iran war. Araghchi's meeting with Xi Jinping is attracting external attention. (Edited by: Lü Jiarong / Qiu Guoqiang) 1150506
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, May 6) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met today with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is leading a delegation to Beijing. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz issue, Araghchi said that the reopening issue can be resolved as soon as possible; Wang Yi, meanwhile, stated that the international community has a common concern for the restoration of normal and safe passage in the strait, and China hopes that the parties concerned will 'respond promptly to the strong calls of the international community.'
According to Xinhua News Agency, Wang Yi and Araghchi held talks in Beijing. The report first mentioned Araghchi's statement that the issue of reopening the Strait of Hormuz can be resolved as soon as possible.
According to the report, Araghchi informed Wang Yi of the latest developments in US-Iran negotiations and Iran's next steps, and pointed out that facts have proven that political crises cannot be resolved through military means. Iran will resolutely safeguard its national sovereignty and dignity, and at the same time, continuously accumulate consensus through peaceful negotiations to seek a comprehensive and permanent solution.
Araghchi stated that Iran highly appreciates and agrees with the four-point proposal put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping on maintaining and promoting regional peace and stability. Iran 'trusts China' and looks forward to China continuing to play an active role in promoting peace and ending the war, and supports the establishment of a post-war regional new framework that integrates development and security.
He also said that China is Iran's comprehensive strategic partner. Iran has always adhered to the 'One China' principle, supports China in safeguarding its core interests, and is willing to take the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries this year as an opportunity to intensify exchanges at all levels and continuously deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between Iran and China.
Wang Yi reiterated China's principled position on the situation in Iran, emphasizing that since the outbreak of the war, China has been actively promoting peace and talks. The current regional situation is at a critical juncture between war and peace. China also believes that 'a comprehensive ceasefire is imperative, restarting hostilities is even more unacceptable, and insisting on negotiations is particularly important.'
Wang Yi said that China supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security and appreciates Iran's willingness to seek a political solution through diplomatic channels. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz issue, the international community has a common concern for the restoration of normal and safe passage in the strait, and China hopes that the parties concerned will respond promptly to the strong calls of the international community.
Regarding Iran's nuclear issue, China appreciates Iran's commitment to 'not developing nuclear weapons' and at the same time believes that 'Iran has the legitimate right to peacefully use nuclear energy.'
Wang Yi said that China advocates that Persian Gulf and Middle East countries 'should take their destiny into their own hands,' encourages Iran and more Gulf countries to engage in dialogue, achieve good-neighborly friendship, and supports the establishment of a regional peace and security architecture with common participation, safeguarding common interests, and achieving common development, by regional countries.
Wang Yi stated that China is willing to uphold the spirit of Xi Jinping's four-point proposal, with the goal of supporting Middle East countries in building 'four common homes,' and further commit to de-escalating tensions, ending conflicts, continuing to assist in launching peace talks, and playing a greater role in restoring peace and tranquility in the Middle East region.
Wang Yi pointed out that China is Iran's 'trusted strategic partner' and will continue to advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Iran.
According to Chinese reports, both sides also exchanged views on international and regional hot-button issues of common concern.
Araghchi's visit comes ahead of the unresolved Middle East situation and the impending 'Trump-Xi meeting,' and is also the first visit by an Iranian foreign minister to China since the outbreak of the US-Iran war. Araghchi's meeting with Xi Jinping is attracting external attention. (Edited by: Lü Jiarong / Qiu Guoqiang) 1150506
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