October 16, 2021

China supports the resumption of negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated on Friday during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.

China understands Iran's legitimate position of safeguarding its national interests on the nuclear issue, Wang told his Iranian counterpart. He said China is willing to work with Iran and other parties to push the negotiations in a direction that advances regional peace and stability, Wang said. 

The Chinese foreign minister also stressed that no matter how the international and regional situation changes, China will make efforts for greater development of the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership.

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