China’s delegation to the Disarmament Conference in Geneva had requested the release of proposals to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue as an official document for the United Nations agency.
Wang Yi announced the points while attending a trilateral meeting between China, Russia and Iran in Beijing on March 14, 2025.
The proposals published in the format of Document No. 2448/CD for the Disarmament Conference on March 21, 2025 are as follows:
First, they commit to a peaceful resolution of conflict through political and diplomatic means, opposing the use of force and illegal sanctions. All parties must maintain a general, comprehensive, collaborative and sustainable security vision, work proactively to create terms of dialogue and negotiation reopening, and refrain from actions that could escalate the situation.
Second, we are committed to balancing rights and responsibility, and take a holistic approach to the goals of nuclear non-proliferation and peaceful use of nuclear energy. Iran should respect its commitment to not develop nuclear weapons, and all other political parties should fully respect Iran’s right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy as a treaty under the Convention on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Third, commit to the framework of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as the basis for a new consensus. China hopes that all parties will work in the same direction and resume dialogue and negotiations as soon as possible. The United States should show political integrity and return to consultations early.
Fourth, we work to promote cooperation through dialogue and oppose calling for intervention by the UN Security Council (UNSC). In the current situation, rushing intervention by UNSCs will not help to build differences in trust and bridging between the relevant parties. Initiating a snapback mechanism will cancel years of diplomatic efforts and need to be handled with caution.
Fifth, continue to commit to a step-by-step, reciprocal approach and seek consensus through consultation. History proves that action from a position of strength does not lead to the key to solving difficult problems. Supporting the principle of mutual respect is the only viable pathway to finding the greatest common foundation to address the legitimate concerns of all parties and reach solutions that meet the expectations of the international community.
As a permanent member of UNSC and a party to the JCPOA, China said, clarifying its proposal that it will only be in communication and coordination with all relevant parties, actively promote consultations for peace and play a constructive role in achieving an early reopening of consultations.
Beijing calls dialogue and negotiation the only way, saying that sanctions, pressure and threats of force are not viable solutions.
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