The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China released an official statement explaining the details of the diplomatic negotiations of the country’s special representative for Middle East affairs in Tehran. According to this report, on Sunday, November 17th (November 8th), Zhai Jun met in separate meetings with Ali Bagheri, Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Majid Takhtravanchi, Political Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Alireza Alibek, Assistant Minister and Director General of the Persian Gulf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In these negotiations, Beijing emphasized the ineffectiveness of resorting to force, emphasized the need to respect national sovereignty and establish a stable security mechanism in the region, and the Iranian side also declared its clear opposition to foreign interventions.
According to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Zhai Jun, the special envoy of the Chinese government for Middle East affairs, during his trip to Tehran, held detailed consultations with senior Iranian officials regarding bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Middle East region.
Referring to the deep-rooted friendship between the two countries, the representative of China pointed out that this year coincides with the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Beijing and Tehran, as well as the 10th anniversary of the signing of the comprehensive strategic partnership document between the two countries, and China wants to take advantage of this opportunity to raise the level of relations to new levels.
Referring to the erosion of conflicts and the spread of tensions in the region, he added: “China is based on the fundamental belief that military tools can never solve conflicts; The sovereignty and national security of all countries should be fully respected and the relevant parties should focus on peaceful options and political solutions with a rational and pragmatic spirit so that stability and the cycle of development return to the region.”
The envoy of Beijing also emphasized the positions and initiatives of Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding peace in the Middle East and stated: Beijing supports the development of good neighborly relations among the countries of the region based on the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security in order to establish a new framework for achieving sustainable security.
On the other hand, the Iranian authorities also emphasized the high position of Beijing in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran and announced Tehran’s readiness to comprehensively expand bilateral relations.
Expressing its alignment with Beijing’s international initiatives and appreciating China’s constructive role in stopping conflicts and promoting peace, the Iranian side emphasized: Iran will resolutely defend its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, it considers the path of political dialogue and negotiation as the only way to resolve regional disputes, and while rejecting any foreign interference, it will work together with peace-loving powers such as China to return peace and stability to the Persian Gulf region.
