Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits Beijing for talks with Wang Yi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday.
Diplomatic talks scheduled ahead of US summit
The two officials plan to hold discussions regarding the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. This meeting occurs one week before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to travel to Washington for a summit with Donald Trump. China serves as a major economic partner for Iran while also acting as an important diplomatic backer.
Regional tensions complicate wider diplomatic efforts
Fighting has flared again in Yemen between Houthis and government forces, contributing to stalled regional diplomacy. A scheduled meeting involving Iraq and Gulf Cooperation Council nations was called off due to objections from Saudi Arabia. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed as energy shipment disruptions continue across the Middle East.
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- Business Recorder
- South China Morning Post
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