TEHRAN – At a famous meeting on Wednesday, the Chinese king reaffirmed Beijing’s unwavering support for Iran during a discussion with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut.
The bystanders’ consultation held in Tianjin at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Agency (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting highlighted the robust partnership between the two countries, particularly following the US-Israel 12-day war with Iran.
Wang Yi praised Iran’s measured and careful approach to prevent further escalation in unstable Western Asia.
“We will continue to support Iran by resisting bullying policies and maintaining national sovereignty,” he declared, highlighting China’s principled stance on unilateral attitudes, coercion and the use of force.
He emphasized Beijing’s commitment to diplomacy and dialogue as a way forward, and pledged to remove tensions through bilateral and multilateral channels, including the UN Security Council.
The King also expressed China’s preparations to support Iran to protect the integrity of Iran’s territory and national security. This is a statement that is considered a direct responsibilities for recent invasions by Israel and the United States.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut expressed his deep gratitude for China’s role as a host and for his candid condemnation of Israel and for the US’s violation of Iran’s sovereignty.
He thanked Wang Yi for his ability as president of the SCO for condemning attacks that violated the UN Charter and international law.
“China’s principled and effective position at the international forum, especially at the Security Council, was invaluable,” said Aragucci, saying he cited Beijing’s criticism of dangerous attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, particularly.
He explained to his Chinese counterparts about the latest developments following the Tel Aviv attack on Iran and the halt in the subsequent battle, highlighting the UN Security Council and all countries are responsible for maintaining regional and global peace.
Araghchi highlighted the enduring historical ties between the two ancient civilizations and reaffirmed Iran’s resolve to advance a comprehensive strategic partnership with China.
He emphasized that this relationship, rooted in mutual respect and trust, remains the basis of Tehran’s foreign policy.
The top Iranian diplomats also highlighted Tehran’s commitment to expanding friendships across all domains, leveraging the momentum of the existing agreement to deepen economic and trade cooperation.
The meeting provided the opportunity for both pastors to review the progress of the joint project and explore new paths for collaboration.
As China currently governs SCO and Iran, it plays an active role in the organization, and both sides discussed how to leverage these platforms to strengthen their partnerships.
A recent report shows that trade between Iran and China surged in 2025, with bilateral agreements on energy, infrastructure and technology gaining momentum, reflecting the resilience of their relationship despite Western sanctions.
Some analysts view the Tianjin Conference as an important milestone in Iran-China relations. Experts suggest that SCOs can not only condemn Iran’s aggression, but also provide a strategic platform to prevent future violations.
Organizations may leverage the SCO’s ability to enhance collective security mechanisms to act as a tool to stop further aggression and raise new adventurist interests.
China’s “Five Common Yards” initiative (promoting unity, peace, prosperity, good neighbours and justice) argues that Iran can align its interests with Beijing’s vision of countering US-led containment strategies.
Iran’s historical role as a security buffer for China’s western frontier adds another important layer to this partnership.
Tehran’s strategic position has long been linchpin to stop threats to China’s belt and road initiatives. Particularly in the wake of recent attacks, the country’s active participation in SCOs has called for stronger political and economic involvement by China.