Beijing hosted a high-stakes meeting this week as China, Russia, and Iran joined forces to address the Iranian nuclear issue and global sanctions. The three nations reaffirmed their commitment to diplomatic solutions and criticized unilateral sanctions during talks chaired by Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu. 🇨🇳🇷🇺🇮🇷
Key takeaways from their joint statement? All countries agreed that dropping sanctions and avoiding threats of force are essential to resolving tensions. They stressed full compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (which endorsed the 2015 Iran nuclear deal) and emphasized the importance of peaceful nuclear energy rights under international treaties. 💥⚛️
China and Russia notably backed Iran’s claim that its nuclear program is purely for peaceful purposes – think energy, not warheads. The trio also pledged to boost coordination through groups like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, signaling tighter geopolitical alliances ahead. 🤝🌐
For young global watchers, this meeting underscores how major powers are rewriting the playbook on diplomacy – no pressure tactics, just dialogue. Will this shift ease global tensions? Stay tuned. 📈🔍
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Joint Statement of the Beijing Meeting between China, Russia and Iran
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