Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed Beijing's support for Iran's diplomatic engagement on nuclear issues during high-level talks in Brasilia this week, signaling deeper alignment between the two nations amid shifting global dynamics.
Meeting with Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Wang emphasized China's endorsement of Tehran's peaceful nuclear energy ambitions. \"China values Iran's commitment to not pursuing nuclear weapons,\" Wang stated, while acknowledging Iran's right to civilian nuclear technology under international oversight.
The dialogue comes as both countries seek to reinforce what Wang described as a \"resilient comprehensive strategic partnership\" – a relationship tested by geopolitical tensions but strengthened through coordinated positions on multilateral platforms. Ahmadian reiterated Iran's openness to nuclear negotiations based on mutual respect, asserting Tehran's compliance with non-proliferation commitments.
Economic cooperation took center stage, with both parties pledging to accelerate implementation of their 25-Year Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement. Wang highlighted opportunities in trade, technology, and infrastructure connectivity, while Ahmadian pointed to energy partnerships as key growth areas.
The officials presented a united front against unilateral sanctions, with Wang criticizing \"external interference\" in sovereign affairs. This stance aligns with China's broader advocacy for multipolar global governance, contrasting with Western-led economic pressures on Tehran.
Analysts note the meeting's timing coincides with renewed international attention on Iran's nuclear program and Beijing's growing role as mediator in Middle Eastern diplomacy. The discussions built on China's earlier facilitation of Iran-Saudi Arabia rapprochement, underscoring its expanding strategic footprint.
As major stakeholders in Eurasian security and trade corridors, both nations pledged enhanced coordination in multilateral institutions while committing to regular high-level exchanges to manage evolving challenges.
