On September 12, 2024, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Central Committee, met with Ahmadi An, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, in St. Petersburg.

Wang Yi said that China Iran relations have been tested by international events and have laid a solid foundation. The Chinese side appreciates the new Iranian government's reaffirmation of its commitment to friendship with China and is willing to continue consolidating and deepening Iran China relations. China has always viewed China Iran relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, supported Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security and national dignity, embarked on a development path that is in line with its own national conditions, and supported Iran in opposing external interference and unreasonable repression. China is willing to work together to promote the stable and sustainable development of China Iran relations and better benefit the two peoples under the guidance of the important consensus of the two heads of state.

Wang Yi stated that Iran and Saudi Arabia achieved a historic reconciliation in Beijing last year, which was widely welcomed by the international community. China supports Iran in resolving differences with regional countries through dialogue and consultation, consolidating the hard won momentum of reconciliation, continuously improving the process of relations, and sending positive signals for regional peace and stability.

Ahmadiyyan stated that the new Iranian government is firmly committed to consolidating and strengthening the friendship between Iran and China, and is willing to work with China to promote the implementation of the Iran China comprehensive cooperation plan, expand practical cooperation in all aspects such as economy, trade, investment, digital technology, and cultural tourism. Iran appreciates China's responsible role as a major power in the international arena, thanks China for successfully mediating the Iran Saudi Arabia Beijing dialogue, and is willing to continue mutual support with China and work together to address common challenges. Keywords: the Belt and Road news, the Belt and Road project, overseas project.

Both sides exchanged views on the Gaza issue. Wang Yi elaborated on China's principled stance. Both sides emphasized that the urgent task is to promote a permanent ceasefire and comprehensive withdrawal, strive to restart the "two-state solution" as soon as possible, and ultimately achieve "Palestinian ownership, Palestinian leadership, and Palestinian governance". (This article is from the official website of Jian Dao: www.seetao.com. Reproduction without permission is prohibited, otherwise it will be prosecuted. Please indicate Jian Dao website+original link when reprinting.) Jian Dao website mechanical column editor/Zhou Yingwen