Chinese authorities on Wednesday called on the United States and Iran to "jointly implement" the preliminary agreement reached to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a step that should lead to a definitive pact within 60 days. Beijing insisted that "dialogue and negotiation" constitute "the way to address pressing regional issues."
"China believes that dialogue and negotiation are the way to address pressing regional issues and differences between parties, and opposes the threat or use of force," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun at a press conference.
In this vein, Guo stressed that the memorandum of understanding reinforces respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each country, as well as the commitment "not to initiate any military operation against the other and to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of the other."
"The document has sent a positive signal to the world and should be safeguarded and jointly implemented," said Guo, who reiterated that Beijing maintains "a fair position" and "supports all efforts that contribute to peace."
At the same time, he expressed China's support for Iran in defending its "sovereignty, security, and national dignity" and highlighted the progress in relations between Tehran and the Gulf countries. He also emphasized Beijing's willingness to offer assistance and play a constructive role in this process.
The memorandum signed between the United States and Iran provides for a 60-day truce as a framework for negotiating a definitive agreement that addresses the Iranian nuclear issue, along with the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the creation of a $300 billion (about 260 billion euros) reconstruction fund.During that period, Washington and Tehran commit "not to initiate any war or military operation against each other, to refrain from the mutual threat or use of force, and to guarantee the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon."