Xi Jinping Talks with Iranian President Emphasizing 'US-Excluded Independent Middle East Path'

Chinese President Xi Jinping [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] On the 29th, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for Middle Eastern countries to seek independent paths and cooperation with multilateral organizations led by China and Russia during a phone call with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi.

According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, President Xi stated in the call, "China consistently supports Middle Eastern countries uniting and cooperating to resolve regional security issues and the people of the Middle East seeking independent and autonomous paths for development." He added that he hopes to strengthen communication and cooperation with Iran within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The SCO is a multilateral organization led by China and Russia.

President Xi also emphasized that the two countries should support each other's core interests and major concerns while maintaining the principle of non-interference in internal affairs. Furthermore, he expressed hope to continuously advance the comprehensive strategic partnership with Iran.

In response, President Raisi said that deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership with China is a priority and focus of Iran's foreign policy, according to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

He added, "Both Iran and China oppose hegemonism, unilateralism, interference in other countries' internal affairs, illegal unilateral sanctions, and double standards," and "Iran adheres to the One-China policy and firmly supports China's core interests." He also stated, "Iran highly appreciates the important and positive role China plays in international and regional issues."

On the same day, President Xi also spoke by phone with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss the export of Polish agricultural products to China and encouraging Chinese companies to invest in Poland.

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