China is a reliable strategic partner of Iran: Wang Yi

Wang Yi, China’s foreign minister, said that China is a reliable strategic partner of Iran during talks with Abbas Araghchi, according to RIA Novosti.

Araghchi is currently on a visit to Beijing. Prior to this, he traveled to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia, where he discussed issues related to resolving the conflict with the United States.

“China is a reliable strategic partner of Iran,” Wang Yi was quoted as saying by Xinhua.
The diplomat added that Beijing is ready to strengthen and deepen political mutual trust and mutually beneficial cooperation with Iran in various areas, as well as to expand high-level exchanges. According to Wang Yi, Iran has the full right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

“On the nuclear issue, China highly values Iran’s commitment to not developing nuclear weapons and recognizes its legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy,” he said.