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China is ready to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Iran and safeguard Tehran’s legitimate rights and interests, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
Wang made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, as regional tensions remain high.
He urged Iran and the United States to exercise restraint, return to the interim peace agreement reached in June and resume substantive consultations to ease tensions.
Wang also called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of safeguarding global energy supplies and supply chains.
Araqchi, who was visiting Beijing at the head of an Iranian delegation, said Tehran was seeking to restore calm in the region and establish peaceful relations with neighbouring countries.
He also reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to defend its sovereignty while expressing openness to diplomatic efforts that protect the rights of the Iranian people.
Wang said China supports rebuilding a negotiation framework based on previous agreements and believes the current Middle East security architecture needs to be improved.
Beijing has repeatedly called for respect for Iran’s sovereignty and legitimate rights while urging a diplomatic solution to the regional conflict.
