Beijing, May 6 (AseanAll) — On May 6, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing,China.
Seyyed Abbas Araghchi briefed on the latest developments in the Iran-US negotiations and Iran’s next steps, stating that facts have proven that political crises cannot be resolved through military means. Iran will resolutely safeguard its national sovereignty and national dignity while continuously building consensus through peaceful negotiations to seek a comprehensive and permanent solution. Currently, the issue of opening the Strait of Hormuz could be promptly addressed. Iran highly appreciates and agrees with the four propositions put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping on safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the region. Iran commends China for always standing on the right side of history and making unremitting efforts with a constructive attitude to prevent the situation from deteriorating and spilling over. Iran trusts China and looks forward to China continuing to play an active role in promoting peace and ending the conflict, and supports the establishment of a new post-war regional framework that can coordinate development and security.
Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said that China is Iran’s comprehensive strategic partner. Iran has always adhered to the one-China principle, and supports China in safeguarding its core interests. Iran is willing to take the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries this year as an opportunity to strengthen exchanges at all levels, tap into cooperation potential, provide firm mutual support, and deepen all-round cooperation. Iran is also willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China in multilateral affairs, and continuously deepen the Iran-China comprehensive strategic partnership.
Wang Yi reiterated China’s principled position on the situation in Iran, emphasizing that China has been actively promoting peace and facilitating talks since the outbreak of hostilities. Chinese President Xi Jinping solemnly put forward four propositions on safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, which has received a positive response from the international community. The current regional situation is at a critical juncture between war and peace. China believes that a comprehensive ceasefire is of utmost urgency, that resuming hostilities is even less acceptable, and that adhering to negotiations is particularly important. China supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, and appreciates Iran’s willingness to seek a political solution through diplomatic channels. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the international community shares a common concern about restoring normal and safe passage through the strait, and China hopes that the parties involved will promptly respond to the strong call from the international community. Regarding the nuclear issue, China appreciates Iran’s commitment not to develop nuclear weapons and, at the same time, believes that Iran has a legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. China advocates that countries in the Gulf and Middle East should take their destiny into their own hands, encourages Iran and more Gulf countries to engage in dialogue to achieve good-neighborliness and friendship, and supports the establishment of a regional peace and security framework by regional countries that ensures joint participation, safeguards common interests, and achieves common development.
Wang Yi said that China is willing to uphold the spirit of President Xi Jinping’s four propositions, aim at supporting countries in the Middle East to build “four shared homelands”, further commit to easing tensions and ending hostilities, continue to provide assistance for initiating peace talks, and play a greater role in restoring peace and tranquility in the Middle East.
Wang Yi pointed out that China is a trustworthy strategic partner of Iran. China is willing to consolidate and deepen political mutual trust with Iran, maintain and strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, and continue to advance the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership.
The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional hotspot issues of common concern.
