Iran-China ties built on mutual respect, opposition to unilateralism: Deputy FM
Iran’s relations with China are based on mutual respect, opposition to unilateralism and the pursuit of shared interests, says Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi.
The Iranian diplomat made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu in Beijing on Monday.
Gharibabadi, who is in Beijing for consultations on the latest bilateral, regional and international developments, honored the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Iran and China.
Iran and China, he said, have supported each other at key historical junctures and continue to maintain active coordination and cooperation on mutual relations and in international forums within the framework of their comprehensive strategic partnership.
He underscored the heinous crimes the United States and Israel have committed, including the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, during the 12-day and 40-day imposed wars.
“Although Iran is not a warmongering country, it has proved that it possesses such national, institutional, and social strength that, in confronting two aggressive and rebellious regimes armed with the most advanced military equipment, it was able to deal heavy blows on them through exemplary resistance and achieve remarkable victories.”
The United States and the Israeli regime waged their illegal war of aggression against Iran on February 28. Forty days later, on April 8, the enemies were forced to accept a ceasefire amid Iran’s brave resistance and successful retaliatory operations.
On June 17, Tehran and Washington signed the Pakistan-brokered memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end all hostilities and prepare for further negotiations. But Washington violated all provisions of the understanding, prompting Iran to deliver a firm response.
China on May 6 hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for talks in Beijing, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calling the US-Israeli war on Tehran “illegitimate” and urging a complete ceasefire.
Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat, met Araghchi in Beijing on August 12, emphasizing the need to establish a full ceasefire in West Asia.
For his part, the senior Chinese diplomat commemorated the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties and highlighted the development of relations into a strategic partnership.
Miao said practical cooperation, coordination in international and multilateral organizations, and interactions between the two nations are among the main features of Iran-China relations.
He noted that bilateral ties between Tehran and Beijing provide a notable example of constructive engagement among developing countries.
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