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China backs US-Iran MOU implementation, Wang Yi meets top security official
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China backs US-Iran MOU implementation, Wang Yi meets top security official

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • China supports the faithful implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran on ending hostilities, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
  • Wang met with Iran's Supreme National Security Council Deputy Chairman Qadir Nizami Pour in New Delhi, discussing Middle Eastern affairs and US-Iran negotiations.
  • The MOU's 14 key provisions, including halting hostilities and respecting sovereignty, were described by Wang as hard-won achievements aligning with international principles.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China's support for the full implementation of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at ending hostilities. The statement came during a meeting with Qadir Nizami Pour, Deputy Chairman of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in New Delhi.

China welcomes the start of follow-up negotiations between the US and Iran and the formation of a consensus on future negotiation mechanisms, with the support of Pakistan and Qatar.

โ€” Wang YiDuring a meeting with Iran's Supreme National Security Council Deputy Chairman Qadir Nizami Pour in New Delhi.

Wang highlighted that China welcomes the initiation of follow-up negotiations and the formation of a consensus on future negotiation mechanisms between the US and Iran, with support from Pakistan and Qatar. He emphasized that the MOU's 14 core provisions, which include an immediate and permanent cessation of hostilities, a ban on the use or threat of force, respect for mutual sovereignty and territorial integrity, and non-interference in internal affairs, are hard-won achievements.

The 14 key provisions of this MOU are hard-won achievements.

โ€” Wang YiDescribing the contents of the US-Iran MOU.

According to China's Foreign Ministry, Wang stated that these provisions reflect a spirit of equality and are consistent with the UN Charter and basic principles of international relations. He stressed that upholding and faithfully implementing the MOU is crucial for maintaining the fragile progress achieved.

These provisions reflect a spirit of equality and are consistent with the UN Charter and the basic principles of international relations.

โ€” Wang YiCommenting on the principles embedded in the MOU.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.