Nov 2, Beijing — Wang Yi, Politburo member and director of the Central Foreign
Affairs Office, met with Iran Supreme National Security Council deputy secretary
Bagheri. Wang said prolonged, spillover fighting in the Middle East should be
resolved through dialogue and negotiations and urged parties to avoid renewed
hostilities. China signaled it will pursue Xi Jinping’s initiatives to ease
regional tensions and work with others to restore peace. Wang said China
supports Iran’s sovereignty and security, and that China‑Iran ties remain stable
despite global instability; Beijing is willing to push bilateral cooperation
forward.
