TEHRAN -- Iranian Foreign
Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran and China have significant potential to contribute to a fairer international order and strengthen multilateralism, peace and stability, describing the prospects for their strategic partnership as “brighter and more dynamic than ever.”
In an article titled “A New Vision on the Horizon of Iran-China Strategic Partnership,” published in an Iranian newspaper, Araghchi said the two countries, approaching the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, are entering a new and consequential phase of cooperation.
“Relying on the strong will of the leaders of the two countries and the continuation of mutual trust, we seek to open a new chapter of prosperity,” he wrote.
Araghchi described Iran and China as “friends in difficult times,” saying their constructive cooperation in promoting regional peace and security reflects a shared vision and firm determination to achieve lasting stability.
He said the two countries have navigated historical ups and downs by relying on their commonalities while respecting their differences, securing mutual interests and contributing to broader human aspirations.
According to the foreign minister, the 55-year-old diplomatic relationship has successfully passed through difficult periods and has now
entered a dynamic phase under the framework of a comprehensive strategic partnership.
“This strategic bond is a clear testament to the serious determination of the leaders of the two countries to weather regional and international storms and build a future based on mutual respect and trust,” he said.
Araghchi noted that Tehran-Beijing relations have become deeper, more structural and more comprehensive in recent years, particularly amid maximum pressure and Western sanctions against Iran.
He described China as Iran’s “first economic partner” and highlighted its influential role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS, as well as its permanent membership of the UN Security Council.
He also praised China for playing a constructive, balanced and responsible role in international developments.
Referring to what he described as illegal and inhumane US and Israeli aggression against Iran, Araghchi said international law, the UN Charter and universal ethical principles had been seriously violated, while the international community had failed to take effective measures to prevent the attacks or hold those responsible accountable.
“Chinese friends have rightly warned on various occasions about the danger of a return to the law of the jungle,” he wrote.
Araghchi said recent wars involving Washington and Tel Aviv demonstrated that such concerns are justified, underscoring the need for peace-loving countries such as Iran and China to turn their shared determination into practical initiatives to safeguard international peace and security.
He expressed appreciation for China’s positions condemning violations and its responsible approach toward the U.S. misuse of the UN Security Council.
The foreign minister said Iran is fully prepared to expand strategic cooperation with China to strengthen regional stability, economic prosperity and collective security.
He also stressed the importance of emerging multilateral institutions, saying Iran firmly supports organizations capable of serving the interests of developing countries.
“We believe that structures such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS are effective tools for breaking the monopoly of power and moving toward a fairer structure in the international system,” Araghchi said.
He added that Iran will make maximum use of the opportunities offered by these frameworks to deepen strategic relations with China and other member states.
Araghchi said stronger Iran-China cooperation could serve not only the interests of the two countries but also as a model for “achieving justice, strengthening genuine multilateralism and establishing lasting peace and stability in the emerging international order.”