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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi, who is in China, met his counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday. During his interaction, Araghchi stressed that Iran was pitching for a comprehensive agreement on the end to the conflict, reported ISNA. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.(Image source: Iranian state media)
"We will only accept a fair and comprehensive agreement," Araghchi said in his interaction. Appreciating China''s stance, especially in condemning the actions of the United States and Israel, he called China a close friend of Iran and emphasized that in the current circumstances, cooperation will become even stronger. "The war that has been launched against us is a blatant act of aggression and a clear violation of international law. We will do our utmost to protect our legitimate rights and interests in the negotiations," he said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that a complete ceasefire must be established in West Asia. According to ISNA, Wang Yi said in the meeting: "We are ready to continue our efforts to reduce tensions. Establishing a complete ceasefire is necessary and inevitable." Wang Yi also stressed the need for direct meetings between the two sides, stating that the region is passing through a crucial turning point The talks in Beijing, which followed a formal invitation from Wang Yi, are part of what Araghchi described on Telegram as Tehran''s "ongoing diplomatic consultations" with various global partners. A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the two leaders held an exchange of views on the current geopolitical climate, specifically addressing the escalating crisis in West Asia. This engagement in China follows an extensive three-nation tour that previously took Araghchi to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia to consolidate support amidst regional turmoil. During his stop in St Petersburg, Araghchi met Russian President Vladimir Putin, who affirmed that Moscow is prepared to do "everything in its power" to facilitate a rapid peace settlement while specifically addressing the "war and aggression" involving the US and Israel. In addition to seeking strategic alignment with major powers, the Iranian Foreign Minister''s mission has focused on critical regional security issues, including maritime stability. While in Muscat, Araghchi held discussions regarding the Strait of Hormuz, noting that, as coastal states, mutual consultations between Iran and Oman are necessary as "safe passage through the Strait has become a significant global issue". These diplomatic efforts in Beijing and beyond reflect Tehran''s broader push to engage regional and global partners as it navigates a sharpening power struggle over vital waterways and regional influence. (ANI)
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