Iran Press/ Asia: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized that the US pressures on Iran has escalated tensions in the region and urged Washington to stop its pressures against Tehran.
"China believes that full implementation of Iran nuclear deal as a binding resolution of the United Nations Security Council would be the only realistic and effective way for solving the nuclear issue and de-escalating tensions," Geng Shuang said in a press conference, reported Iran press.
According to the Iran Press, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman also called on all parties to practice self-restraint and to pave the way for preserving this joint agreement through negotiations.
"All sides should be committed to Iran deal is known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)," he noted.
He continued: "the remarks of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif indicates that Iran is willing to refrain from tensions and to solve the issue through diplomacy."
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He expressed hope that the United States would stop false acts like imposing maximum pressure on Iran, not to impede implementation of the nuclear deal and respect all signatories’ rights.
Elsewhere in his remarks, the Chinese diplomat urged the US to modify its false sanctions against Chinese firms and to respect all sides’ rights.
China's stance is clear as regards non-proliferation, he said, adding that China is against any activity which is based on developing nuclear weapons.
Shuang stressed that China is committed to maintaining international cooperation with regard to non-proliferation in the framework of mutual respect, equality and fulfilling interests.
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