Beijing supports Tehran in holding nuclear talks with the United States, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday.
"China has always been committed to the political and diplomatic solution of the Iranian nuclear issue and opposes resorting to force and illegal unilateral sanctions," Wang was quoted as saying by China's foreign ministry.
"China appreciates Iran's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, respects Iran's right to peacefully use nuclear energy and supports Iran in conducting dialogue with all parties including the United States to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests through consultation and negotiation."
The Iranian and Chinese foreign ministers met in Beijing, where Araghchi is visiting to deliver a message from Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to President Xi Jinping.
