Chinese envoy: Tehran-Riyadh thaw sets example for settling disputes
Beijing supports Iran’s BRICS membership
Chinese ambassador to Tehran described a recent Beijing-brokered rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia as a successful effort at holding dialogue for resolving disputes.
In an interview with ISNA, Chang Hua referred to an initiative on global security proposed by the Chinese president, saying that the restoration of relations between Tehran and Riyadh is a successful example of this global security initiative.
He said that China is committed to enhancing regional peace and stability through the initiative.
“China maintains positive relationships with all countries in the region. Last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Saudi Arabia, and earlier this year, Iran’s president also visited China,” Chang Hua said.
“The presidents of Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia engaged in discussions on regional peace and security. Both Iran and Saudi Arabia expressed their commitment to restoring bilateral relations and ensuring peace and stability in the region, a stance that China welcomes,” he said.
Back in March, Beijing successfully mediated talks between Tehran and Riyadh that led to the Persian Gulf littoral states’ signing of a deal enabling the restoration of their diplomatic ties.
The Chinese diplomat also said Beijing supports Iran’s membership in the BRICS nations
group.
When asked if China will continue to support Iran’s membership in organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Chinese diplomat specifically said that China certainly supports Iran’s membership in the BRICS organization. Although, the consent of other member states is necessary for the membership.