Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip - Reuters
Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip Reuters
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"We will do our best to protect our legitimate rights and interests in the negotiations. … We only accept a fair and comprehensive agreement."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"China considers that a complete cessation of fighting must be achieved without delay, that it is even more unacceptable to restart hostilities, and that continuing to negotiate remains essential."
— Wang Yi , Activist
"The international community shares a common concern for the restoration of normal and safe passage of the strait."
— Wang Yi , Activist
"China hopes that the parties concerned will respond to the strong appeal of the international community as soon as possible."
— Wang Yi , Activist
"Wang has consistently called for a ceasefire and the guarantee of freedom of navigation, while reaffirming Beijing’s support for Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty and security."
— Wang Yi , Activist
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
The foreign minister of China, engaged in international relations.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
The foreign minister of Iran responsible for coordinating the country's foreign policy.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Ma Xiaolin is the dean of the Mediterranean Rim Institute at Zhejiang International Studies University.
Former Iranian Foreign Minister proposing peace efforts amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
Founding pastor of Early Rain Covenant Church, serving a nine-year jail term.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Beijing amid tensions with the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, a week before President Donald Trump's scheduled visit to Beijing.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China this week, less than 10 days ahead of a high-stakes visit to Beijing by US President Donald Trump.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met China's top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing, underscoring close ties between the two countries shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump's scheduled visit to meet with Xi Jinping.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met China’s top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing, a visit that placed the close ties between the two strategic partners into focus just days before Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in the Chinese capital.
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