China on Wednesday extended support to Iran amid the conflict with the US as Beijing prepares to host US President Donald Trump next week, Anadolu Agency reports. “China supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security and appreciates Iran’s willingness to seek a political solution through diplomatic channels,” Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi during a meeting in Beijing. He added that a complete cessation of hostilities “is imperative” while restarting the conflict “is unacceptable, and persisting in negotiations is particularly important,” according to a statement from China’s Foreign Ministry. Araghchi reached Beijing at China’s invitation for their first in-person talks since the US and Israel initiated war with Iran on Feb. 28. Trump is scheduled […]
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