Beijing has urged that the Iran nuclear issue be resolved through political and diplomatic means as Tehran faces new economic sanctions.
Chinese foreign vice-minister Ma Zhaoxu and Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi spoke by phone on Sunday, during which Ma was described as having voiced China’s hope that all parties concerned would “remain committed to resolving the issue through political and diplomatic means and actively create conditions for an early resumption of dialogue and negotiations”.
“China will continue to uphold an objective and fair position, actively promote peace and dialogue and play a constructive role in this regard,” said Ma, according to a Chinese foreign ministry statement.
Gharibabadi, according to the statement, said Iran was willing to continue strengthening communication and coordination with China.
The US withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 under the first Donald Trump administration.
