China applauds Iran's faithful implementation of the nuclear deal officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif in Beijing on Monday.

Wang told Zarif that China understands Iran's legitimate nuclear demands and that the country's compliance with the deal should be recognized.

China supports any efforts in upholding the JCPOA and will continue to fully commit to the agreement as a responsible country, the minister stressed while vowing to play a constructive role in seeking to defuse tensions in the Gulf region.

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Wang also hailed the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership, highlighting the necessity of enhancing strategic communication between the two nations.

According to the minister, China is willing to work with other countries to safeguard multilateralism.

Zarif, for his part, stated that Iran rejects acts of interference by others in the affairs of progressive countries including Iran and China, reiterating that his country will remain committed to resolving problems through dialogue and consultation.

"We are also seeking ways to expand bilateral cooperation in political, economic, cultural, and technological fields," he said.

Zarif started his three-day visit to China on Sunday. Before arriving in Beijing, he made a surprise appearance in Biarritz where France is holding the 2019 G7 summit and talked with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian.

After the meeting, Wang made a phone call to French President Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic counselor Emmanuel Bonne. The two countries reconfirmed their commitment to strengthen coordination and cooperation over the Iran nuclear issue so as to sustain the JCPOA and ease regional tensions.