Iran’s Araghchi Meets Wang Yi in Beijing, China Backs Tehran’s Sovereignty

Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wherein both sides affirmed Iran's right to safeguard national sovereignty.

Araghchi said Iran trusts China in playing a crucial role in promoting peace and stopping the war.

In a post on X, Araghchi said, "I held constructive talks in Beijing with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Both sides reaffirmed Iran's right to safeguard national sovereignty and national dignity.”

“The Iranian side appreciates the four-point proposal put forward by the Chinese side on upholding and promoting regional peace and stability,” the post further read.

“The Iranian side trusts the Chinese side and expects the Chinese side to continue playing a positive role in promoting peace and stopping war, and supports the establishment of a new post-war regional architecture that can coordinate development and security,” Araghchi added.

How Did China Call for a Cessation of Hostilities Between Iran and Its Adversaries?

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Jian, said that China called for cessation of hostilities.

In a post on X, he said, "Chinese FM Wang Yi held talks with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing. The current regional situation is at a critical stage of whether the conflict could end.”

“A comprehensive cessation of hostilities brooks no delay, restarting the conflict would be even more ill-advised, and upholding the commitment to negotiation is of paramount importance,” Jian said.

"China supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, and appreciates Iran's readiness to seek political solutions through diplomatic means,” he added.

“China stands ready to further step up its efforts to de-escalate the situation and end the fighting, continue to facilitate the launch of peace talks, and play a greater role in restoring peace and tranquility in the Middle East," he said.

The visit is crucial as it comes a week before US President Donald Trump's much-awaited China visit on May 14 and 15.

Iran is a close ally of China and both leaders, Araghchi and Wang have held at least three telephonic conversations since the outbreak of hostilities.

Through this meeting, Iran conveyed three pointers- its position on war, reaffirming its ties with the country and securing economic and diplomatic support, as per Al Jazeera.

China is critical of both- Iran and the US. With Iran over closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the US over its naval blockade of Iranian ports, as per Al Jazeera.

(With inputs from ANI)