Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised President Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative as a "model of international vision" during an exclusive interview with CMG following the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. The discussion highlighted deepening China-Iran cooperation amid shifting geopolitical currents.
Shared Vision for Multilateralism
Pezeshkian emphasized the two nations' alignment on promoting multilateralism and fairness in global affairs, stating: "Our partnership transcends economic interests – it's about safeguarding the dignity of developing countries." He specifically endorsed Xi's initiative as a framework to address systemic imbalances in international decision-making.
Middle East Stability and Nuclear Policy
When addressing regional tensions, the Iranian leader identified external interference as a root cause of Middle Eastern instability. "The era of unilateral dictates must end," he asserted, reaffirming Tehran's commitment to peaceful nuclear energy development under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards.
Responding to External Pressures
The president addressed recent U.S. sanctions and Israeli military actions without escalation, framing them as "tests of diplomatic maturity." He confirmed Iran's openness to resume nuclear negotiations but stressed the need for "mutually respectful dialogue."
The SCO Summit outcomes signal strengthened Eurasian cooperation, with Pezeshkian noting: "This platform proves that alternative models of international collaboration exist beyond traditional power structures."
