Wang Yi in New Delhi backs peace: China welcomes US Iran consultations based on 14 point memorandum

Meeting with the Iranian official on the sidelines of BRICS, support for the ceasefire, recognition of Pakistan and Qatar's mediation role, strategic partnership, and firm commitment to the One China principle. Iran hopes China will play a constructive role in the first phase of the memorandum.

As reported by CCTV+, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in New Delhi on Monday with Kadir Nizamipour, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, said that China welcomes the start of follow up consultations — with the assistance of Pakistan and Qatar — between Iran and the United States on the basis of the signed memorandum of understanding, as well as the consensus reached on the mechanism for the next stage of negotiations.

Wang Yi noted that the main provisions of the 14 point memorandum were achieved with great difficulty, and that effective maintenance and implementation of the document would help consolidate the ceasefire, open new prospects for US Iran relations and help restore peace to the Middle East.

China, as Iran's comprehensive strategic partner, has always taken a fair stance and supported all efforts conducive to peace, supported Iran in defending its sovereignty, security and national dignity, and in improving relations with Gulf and regional countries. China is ready to continue to assist in its own way and play a constructive role in restoring peace and stability to the region as soon as possible.

China has always viewed and developed China Iran relations from a strategic and long term perspective and is ready to work with Iran to expand high level exchanges, strengthen political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation and promote the sustainable and long term development of bilateral relations.

Nizamipour briefed on the latest situation in the Middle East and the Iran US talks. He expressed hope that China would continue to play an important role in facilitating the effective implementation of the first phase of the Iran US memorandum. Nizamipour stated that Iran has always attached great importance to relations with China and highly appreciates China's positive role in international and regional affairs, adding that deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries is a consensus across all sections of Iranian society.

Iran firmly adheres to the One China principle and is ready to further expand exchanges with China at all levels, strengthen mutual support, tap cooperation potential and expand interaction within multilateral frameworks such as BRICS to jointly address common challenges.

Both Wang Yi and Nizamipour are in New Delhi to attend the 16th meeting of BRICS national security advisors and high level representatives. The 14 point US Iran memorandum of understanding was signed on June 19 and ended the conflict that had been ongoing since late February. Pakistan and Qatar acted as mediators in preparing the document. China, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a strategic partner of Iran, has consistently supported diplomatic efforts to stabilise the Middle East.

BRICS is a grouping of five major developing economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), which in 2026 continues to expand its influence. Iran has expressed interest in deepening cooperation within BRICS.

When two senior diplomats meet in New Delhi, behind them are not just protocols but the hopes of millions of people tired of war. The 14 points of the memorandum are not just a legal text. They are a roadmap back to life. China, as Iran's strategic partner, is not just watching from the sidelines.

It is reaching out a hand and saying: "We are ready to help." And when the Iranian representative speaks of consensus within his country and the Chinese minister stresses the importance of fairness, a dialogue is born that could change the course of history. In a world where conflicts often seem endless, even a small step towards peace is already a victory. And this victory is forged at the negotiating table, not on the battlefield.