Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China welcomes the launch of follow-up consultations between Iran and the United States based on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two countries to end their war, as well as the consensus reached on the mechanism for the next phase of negotiation.

Wang made the remarks when he met with Qadir Nizamipour, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in New Delhi on Monday.

The foreign minister described the core provisions of the 14-point MoU as hard won, adding that effectively maintaining and implementing the MoU will help consolidate the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington and open up new prospects for relations between the two countries, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Wang said China, as a comprehensive strategic partner of Iran, has always maintained a fair position and supported all efforts conducive to peace; supported Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and national dignity; and backed Tehran in improving relations with the Gulf countries and regional countries.

Nizamipour expressed the hope that Beijing can continue to play an important role in facilitating the effective implementation of the first-phase MoU between Iran and the United States.

Wang and Nizamipour are in New Delhi to attend the 16th Meeting of Brics National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security.



Edited by Edmond Fong