China hosts trilateral talks with Russia, Iran on Iranian nuclear issue

A high-level trilateral meeting on the Iranian nuclear issue commenced in Beijing on the morning of March 14, bringing together senior diplomats from China, Russia, and Iran.

China’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu chaired the discussions with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

A day prior to the meeting, Vice Foreign Minister Ma held separate talks with his Iranian counterpart, reaffirming China’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Iran. Ma highlighted Beijing’s firm support for Iran’s core interests and its willingness to deepen cooperation across various sectors.

Gharibabadi, in turn, emphasized Tehran’s strategic perspective on its relationship with China and expressed appreciation for China’s diplomatic role in facilitating discussions on the Iranian nuclear issue. Both sides reiterated their shared interest in promoting regional stability and advancing political solutions through dialogue.

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, responding to media inquiries on March 13, stated that China remains committed to resolving the Iranian nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a signatory to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Beijing continues to advocate for the preservation of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and the promotion of peace in the Middle East.

The Beijing meeting is seen as China’s latest diplomatic initiative aimed at enhancing communication and coordination on the Iranian nuclear issue while creating conditions for the resumption of broader negotiations.

By Vugar Khalilov