China will continue to support Iran in securing its national sovereignty and dignity, resisting power politics and bullying, safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests through political settlement, and adhering to the principle of good-neighborliness and relationship to continuously improve and develop relations with its neighboring countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in north Chinas Tianjin throughout a conference with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who remains in China for the meeting of the council of the ministers of foreign affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.As an extensive tactical partner, China is willing to deal with Iran to deepen mutual trust, enhance cooperation, broaden exchanges, and promote the constant and long-term advancement of China-Iran relations, Wang said.Araghchi thanked China for its important assistance for Iran while likewise expressing support for Chinas function as the rotating president of the SCO and its preparations for the Tianjin Summit.Iran wants to improve high-level exchanges between the two nations, deepen equally beneficial cooperation, and continue to firmly support each other, he said.The two sides likewise exchanged their views on the Iranian nuclear issue.Araghchi reaffirmed that Iran has absolutely no objective to establish nuclear weapons but will not quit its genuine right to the peaceful usage of atomic energy.
He stated Iran wants to resume settlements and assessments with all celebrations as soon as possible on the facility of equality and respect to look for a political option to the Iranian nuclear issue.Wang stated that China has actually constantly opposed making use of force or the danger of force and advocates resolving distinctions through dialogue and consultation.He stated China highly values Irans commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, appreciates Irans right to the tranquil usage of nuclear energy, and appreciates Irans pursuit of peace through diplomatic ways.
China supports Iran in maintaining the momentum of dialogue with all parties and is willing to continue to play a constructive function in promoting the settlement of the Iranian nuclear problem and stability in the Middle East area, he kept in mind.