Iran's compliance with nuclear deal should pay off: Chinese FM

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.

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif in Beijing on Monday, August 26, 2019. [Photo: fmprc.gov.cn]

Wang told Zarif that China understands the legitimate claims made by the Iranian side and believes Iran should receive reasonable returns as the country continues to implement the deal.

China as a responsible country is willing to continue to implement the deal and play a constructive role in easing the tensions in the Gulf region, Wang added.

Noting that the world today sees rising unilateralism and power politics, Wang expressed willingness to work with other countries to safeguard multilateralism, uphold basic norms governing international relations, and maintain the legitimate rights and interests of all countries.

Zarif briefed Wang on the former's tour of Europe and his communications on safeguarding the nuclear deal, and reiterated Iran's stance to resolve problems through dialogue and negotiations.

(Story includes materials sourced from CGTN, Xinhua.)