China urges US to rectify wrong ‘maximum pressure’ policy against Iran

China has urged the United States to “thoroughly correct its wrong policy of maximum pressure” against Iran in order to bring the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement back on the right track.

“The US should thoroughly correct its wrong policy of ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran, and Iran should resume full compliance on this basis,” Wang Wenbin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said during a press conference on Thursday.

“Other parties should also create a favorable atmosphere for achieving the above goals,” he said.

Wang stressed that it is in the common interests of the international community to bring the deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), back on track as soon as possible and promote regional peace and stability.

He made the remarks a day after Iran’s new lead negotiator, Ali Baqeri-Kani, announced that the negotiations to revive the JCPOA will resume before the end of November.

“China welcomes Iran’s announcement of its return to the Vienna negotiations before the end of November, appreciates Iran’s invitation for the IAEA chief’s visit, and supports both sides in resolving differences through dialogue,” Wang said during his Thursday presser.

Noting the “important progress” made in the previous six rounds of negotiations, he said all parties should make renewed efforts to push for breakthroughs in the negotiations based on the principle of objectivity and justice.

“China will stay in close communication with relevant parties, take a constructive part in negotiations, firmly uphold the JCPOA and push for the political and diplomatic settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue,” the Chinese spokesman said. “At the same time, we will resolutely safeguard our legitimate rights and interests.”

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