The Chinese Foreign Minister says that Beijing supports the sovereignty and security of Iran Tehran, IRNA -. China supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security and opposes a return to military conflict in the Middle East, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a meeting with Ali Bagri, deputy secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, in Beijing on Monday. The two officials discussed regional developments and bilateral relations, with Wang stressing that dialogue and negotiation are the way to resolve disputes in the Middle East, Chinese media reported.
He called on the parties involved to adopt a rational and pragmatic approach and focus on political solutions instead of resorting to a renewed military conflict.
Wang also said that Beijing is willing to work with Tehran to further develop bilateral relations, describing the ties between the two countries as stable and in line with the basic interests of the two countries and the need to strengthen cooperation between the countries of the Global South.
Bagri described Iran's positions regarding regional developments, and emphasized that Tehran will firmly defend its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity and will stand against coercion and threats.
He also reaffirmed Iran's willingness to engage in dialogue and negotiations with various parties to help promote regional peace and stability.
The Iranian official welcomed China's initiatives and positions on regional developments and its support for multilateralism, and called for a more active Chinese role in promoting regional and international peace and security.
Bagri also expressed Tehran's willingness to strengthen stable relations with Beijing and expand bilateral cooperation within international and multilateral frameworks.
China's Foreign Ministry announced that its special envoy for Middle East affairs, Jai Jun, will visit Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in the first half and mid-November.