China calls for ‘pragmatic negotiations’ between US and Iran
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- China says it welcomes the interim US-Iran agreement and urges both sides to proceed “rationally and pragmatically.”
- Iranian officials emphasise deeper strategic and economic partnership with Beijing.
China has welcomed the signing of an interim agreement between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that both sides will approach upcoming negotiations “rationally and pragmatically.”
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beijing also expects both parties to fulfil their commitments under the deal, according to a press briefing.
The statement comes as diplomatic efforts continue to consolidate the agreement and prepare for further rounds of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed the importance of strengthening relations with China, describing it as a key partner in addressing Iran’s economic challenges.
“China is definitely unique to us. It is we who China must believe – and it will believe – that we are not just a customer or a trading partner, rather we are truly a partner with China in every sense of the word,” he was quoted as saying by Mehr news agency.
