According to the website of the Chinese Mission to the United Nations, on June 24, Fu Cong, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, made a speech at the open meeting of the Security Council on the Iranian nuclear issue.

The full text is as follows:

Mr. President:

I thank Deputy Secretary-General Dicarlo, Ambassador Lambriti of the EU Mission to the United Nations, and Ambassador Jibagor of the Permanent Mission of Slovenia for their statements.

Israel and the United States have used the "possible future threat" as an excuse to attack Iran, which seriously violates international law, infringes on Iran's sovereignty, and attacks Iranian nuclear facilities under the IAEA safeguards, setting a bad precedent, threatening the international non-proliferation system. China once again clearly condemns these acts. These actions also undermine diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue and bring high uncertainty to the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2231. China is seriously concerned and deeply worried about this.

Mr. President,

China notes that some Security Council members are continuously accusing Iran of violating non-proliferation obligations, trying to justify Israel and the United States' military actions. China hopes these countries will face the following basic facts:

The United States is the main cause of the Iranian nuclear crisis. It was the United States that unilaterally withdrew from the comprehensive Iranian nuclear agreement in 2018, resumed and continuously upgraded unilateral sanctions against Iran, adopted "maximum pressure" measures, causing Iran to be unable to enjoy the economic benefits granted by the agreement, forcing it to reduce its obligations under the agreement. It was also the United States that disregarded its own credibility and launched a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, destroying the negotiation process initiated by itself, leading again to the impasse of the Iranian nuclear issue and the sudden escalation of regional situations.

The sincerity of Iran in resolving the Iranian nuclear issue should be taken seriously. To date, Iran has continued to fulfill its non-proliferation obligations and implement the comprehensive safeguards agreement. Iran has repeatedly emphasized that it does not seek to develop nuclear weapons and has engaged in multiple rounds of professional and pragmatic negotiations with the United States in a constructive manner, never giving up on diplomatic efforts. However, some countries selectively cite the content of the IAEA Director General's report, ignoring the positive aspects of Iran's cooperation with the agency, and forcibly passing resolutions at the agency's council without sufficient consultation, undermining the atmosphere of dialogue and escalating tensions and confrontation. Relevant countries should deeply reflect on the negative impact of this irresponsible act.

Mr. President,

China believes that diplomatic means to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue have not been exhausted, and there is still hope for a peaceful solution. All parties should learn from past lessons, restart dialogue on an equal basis, and promote the Iranian nuclear issue back to the track of political resolution. I emphasize three points:

First, ensuring ceasefire and stopping the war is an urgent priority. Facts have proven that force is not the correct way to resolve international disputes, nor can it solve the Iranian nuclear issue. China notes the current development of the situation and expects a real ceasefire to be effectively implemented. Relevant parties should take concrete measures to prevent the situation from escalating again. The international community must make efforts to ease the situation and promote dialogue and negotiations.

Second, adhering to political solutions is the only way. The core goals and purposes established by the comprehensive Iranian nuclear agreement and Security Council Resolution 2231 remain effective in the next stage of political resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue. We should adhere to the direction of political diplomacy, oppose the use of force and illegal sanctions. We should balance the goals of nuclear non-proliferation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Iran should continue to abide by its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, and all parties should fully respect Iran's right to peacefully use nuclear energy as a party to the Non-Proliferation Treaty. All parties should resolve their reasonable concerns through equal dialogue and consultation.

Third, initiating dialogue and negotiations is the fundamental way out. China supports all efforts to resume Iranian nuclear negotiations and believes this is also the position of the majority of members of the Security Council. The Security Council should play a constructive role, help the relevant parties build trust and bridge differences, and create favorable conditions for resuming negotiations. Relevant countries should abandon the practice of threatening to activate the "rapid reinstatement of sanctions" mechanism at any time, otherwise it will only intensify tension and confrontation, and even further damage diplomatic efforts.

The proper resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue is crucial to the authority and effectiveness of the international non-proliferation system and the peace and stability of the Middle East region. At present, the regional situation is at a critical and urgent moment. China calls on all parties to enhance a sense of urgency, demonstrate a sense of responsibility, and promote the de-escalation of the situation and the early resumption of negotiations as soon as possible.

As a permanent member of the Security Council and a participant in the comprehensive Iranian nuclear agreement, China will continue to uphold an objective and fair position, strengthen communication and coordination with all parties, gather strength, uphold justice, and play a constructive role in restoring peace in the Middle East and advancing the political resolution process of the Iranian nuclear issue.

Thank you, Mr. President.

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