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11:05, 07-Jul-2018
China's five principles on Iran nuclear deal, vows to preserve
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China vows to maintain and implement the Iran nuclear deal in all respects, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
Wang made the remarks during a press conference right after the ministerial meeting in Vienna regarding the deal, the first joint talks among the remaining signatories after US announced its withdrawal in May, calling the deal "defective at its core."
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During Friday's foreign ministers' meeting, Wang also announced the five principles China shares regarding the multilateral nuclear agreement.
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) takes part in a ministerial meeting on the Iran nuclear deal on July 6, 2018, in Vienna, Austria. /VCG Photo
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) takes part in a ministerial meeting on the Iran nuclear deal on July 6, 2018, in Vienna, Austria. /VCG Photo
First off, international regulations should be observed, especially for those major countries. They should play a leading role and show their responsibilities to the international community.
The Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) established in 2015, should be well implemented, as it has been approved by the United Nations Security Council. Over the three years, the agreement has not only resolved Iran's nuclear crisis but played a decisive part in maintaining the international nuclear non-proliferation system
The stability of the Middle East region should be preserved. An incalculable negative impact will be placed in the region if the agreement is no longer there.
Unilateral sanctions should be abandoned, as China has always been stressed in all fronts. Numerous practices have repeatedly proved that exerting pressure blindly are most often be counterproductive.
Finally, dialogue and consultation should be adhered to. All parties should talk through the problems, as the multilateral agreement is not the "cure" for "all diseases."
Wang stressed China's firm commitment to fulfill the provisions and obligations of the agreement. He called on all parties to work together and continue carrying out the agreement.
Foreign ministers of France, Germany, Russia, Britain and Iran were also at the meeting.