China and Iran announce implementation of comprehensive cooperation plan.

Xinhua - Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke on Friday (14) with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, east China.

The two sides announced the launch of the implementation of a comprehensive cooperation plan.

Wang said that China is ready to work with Iran to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen communication and coordinate actions, constantly enrich the connotation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Iran, and open a new era for the development of bilateral ties for the next 50 years.

Abdollahian, speaking on behalf of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, said that Iran firmly supports China in safeguarding its core interests and firmly adheres to the one-China policy.

Iran will actively participate in the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, Abdollahian said, adding that developing relations with China is Iran's top priority. The Iranian side is firmly committed to advancing Iran-China cooperation and strongly supports the Beijing Winter Olympics.

The two sides jointly announced the launch of the implementation of the comprehensive 25-year cooperation plan and held in-depth discussions. Both sides agreed to intensify cooperation in energy, infrastructure, production capacity, science and technology, and medical and health assistance.

They also agreed to expand cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and cybersecurity, as well as promote tripartite cooperation and deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges in education, film, and personnel training.

The two sides also exchanged views on the Iranian nuclear situation.

Wang said that the right and wrong regarding the Iranian nuclear issue is clear. The unilateral withdrawal of the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) directly created the difficulties of the current situation. The United States must bear the full responsibility and correct its mistake as quickly as possible.

China will firmly support the resumption of negotiations on the implementation of the JCPOA and will continue to participate constructively in follow-up negotiations, he said.

It is hoped that all parties will overcome the difficulties and meet halfway to advance the political and diplomatic solution process, Wang said.

Praising the constructive role played by the Chinese side, Abdollahian said that Iran is committed to reaching a set of stable guarantee agreements through serious negotiations and is willing to maintain close communication with China.

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