June 22, 2026, New Delhi — Wang Yi, Politburo member and director of the Office
of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, met Iran’s deputy secretary of the
Supreme National Security Council, Nezamipour. Wang welcomed US‑Iran follow‑up
consultations on the memorandum of understanding, launched with assistance from
Pakistan and Qatar, and called for agreement on the next negotiation mechanism.
He said China, as Iran’s comprehensive strategic partner, supports efforts that
facilitate peace, safeguards Iranian sovereignty and security, and improvement
of Tehran’s ties with Gulf and regional states, and is willing to continue
providing assistance to help restore regional stability. Nezamipour briefed Wang
on the Middle East situation and progress in US‑Iran talks, thanked China for
urging de‑escalation, urged Beijing to help ensure implementation of the Phase‑I
MOU, and said Iran is willing to deepen bilateral contacts at all levels,
strengthen mutual support, expand cooperation and coordinate within BRICS and
other multilateral frameworks to address shared challenges.
