Why it matters:
Iran, China are deepening strategic relations, especially on nuclear diplomacy and multilateral positioning. Iran continues its consultations with China in all various fields, especially resolution 2231, which is a topic of discussion between Iran and European countries these days.
The big picture:
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and international security organization of ten member states. Shanghai 2024 was held in Kazakhstan, and the leaders agreed on strengthening cooperation in the areas of regional counter-terrorism, renewable energies, and the digital economy. The SCO Tianjin Summit 2025 is the 25th Heads of State Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which will be held from August 31 to September 1, 2025, in Tianjin.
What he's saying:
Kazem Gharibabadi: “We consulted on the upcoming SCO summit, the latest nuclear developments, and Resolution 2231, aligning positions between Iran, China, and Russia.”
He added that Ma Zhaoxu said China will continue its constructive role and emphasized the need for political and diplomatic solutions.
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