According to Khabaronline, an Iranian news agency, The two foreign ministers expressed satisfaction with the comprehensive cooperation between their countries under the 25-year cooperation agreement, emphasizing the determination of their leaders to strengthen and expand ties across all areas of mutual interest.
Araghchi, while explaining recent events in Iran—where peaceful protests were infiltrated by trained terrorist elements and escalated into violence—stressed Iran’s commitment to protecting its citizens from terrorism, which he said is backed by the Zionist regime and the United States.
He also commended China’s principled stance in condemning terrorism and foreign interference in Iran’s internal affairs.
Araghchi condemned U.S. interventionist and malicious policies toward Iran, warning against any new adventurism that could destabilize the region.
He highlighted the U.S. misuse of economic tools and trade tariffs to pressure developing countries, including Iran and China, and underscored the importance of strengthening South-South cooperation to safeguard the interests of developing nations.
Wang Yi, stressing the need for all countries to uphold the core principles of the UN Charter and international law, stated: “The world must not return to an era of naked displays of force. Powers must act responsibly.”
He emphasized the importance of respecting Iran’s national sovereignty as a key regional power and noted Iran’s prominent role in maintaining peace and security in the region. Wang added: “China, as a friendly country of Iran, has always supported Iran’s sovereignty and security, and will defend Iran’s just and rational positions in international organizations, including the UN Security Council.”