Baku, Azerbaijan, April 24. Iran welcomes
China’s effective and constructive approach to its nuclear program
and the lifting of international sanctions, said the country’s
Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Trend reports.
Speaking at a meeting in Beijing with Chinese Foreign Minister
Wang Yi, Araghchi emphasized that the friendship and strategic ties
between Iran and China will not be affected by any third party.
He noted that the friendly and strategic ties between Iran and
China remain immune to third-party influence, reaffirming both
countries’ commitment to leveraging all available opportunities to
safeguard their mutual interests.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi echoed this sentiment,
highlighting the importance of the strategic partnership between
Iran and China in advancing shared interests and contributing to
regional and global peace and security.
Wang Yi also praised Iran’s responsible approach to the nuclear
issue and reiterated China’s full support for the ongoing
diplomatic efforts.
Additionally, the Iranian and Chinese foreign ministers also
reviewed the current progress of bilateral cooperation agreements
and joint projects across various economic and trade sectors. They
exchanged views on existing opportunities and the untapped
potential for further strengthening and expanding their
partnership.
The second round of negotiations between Iran and the US was
held on April 19 under the chairmanship of Iranian Foreign Minister
Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and the US Special Envoy to Middle East
Affairs, Steve Witkoff. The second round of talks between Iran and
the US was conducted indirectly with the mediation of the Foreign
Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi. The
third round of these indirect talks is scheduled for April 26.
The first indirect talks between Iran and the United States
regarding Iran’s nuclear program took place on April 12, in Muscat,
the capital of Oman. The discussions were led by Iranian Foreign
Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and US Special Representative for
Middle East Affairs Steve Whitkoff. Sources indicate that the talks
were conducted in a constructive and respectful atmosphere.
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