News from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, on July 16, 2025, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian in Tianjin.
Wang Yi stated that China-Iran relations have lasted more than half a century, and the two countries' relationship has withstood the test of international changes and has always remained stable and healthy. As a comprehensive strategic partner, China will continue to support Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and national dignity, support Iran in resisting power politics and bullying actions, support Iran in maintaining its legitimate rights and interests through political negotiations, and support Iran in continuously improving relations with neighboring countries based on the principle of friendly neighborhood. China is willing to work with Iran to deepen mutual trust, strengthen cooperation, expand exchanges, and promote the steady and long-term development of China-Iran relations.
Amir-Abdollahian thanked China for the valuable support given to Iran, stating that Iran's determination to develop relations with China has become even more resolute, and the potential and bright future of the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership are huge. Iran supports China's work as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the organization of the Tianjin Summit, and is willing to strengthen high-level exchanges between the two countries and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, continuing to firmly support China.
The two sides exchanged views on the Iranian nuclear issue. Amir-Abdollahian reiterated that Iran clearly does not develop nuclear weapons, while not giving up its legitimate right to peacefully use nuclear energy, and is willing to quickly conduct negotiations and consultations with all parties under the premise of equality and respect, seeking a political solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. Wang Yi stated that China has always opposed the use of force or the threat of force, and advocates resolving differences through dialogue and consultation. China values Iran's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, respects Iran's right to peacefully use nuclear energy, commends Iran's efforts to seek peace through diplomatic means, supports Iran in maintaining the momentum of dialogue with all parties, and is willing to continue playing a constructive role in promoting the resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue and the stability of the Middle East region.
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