SAEDNEWS: Iran's envoy to China has hailed Tehran's active diplomacy as a strategic path toward deeper global engagement, spotlighting renewed collaboration with Beijing during a pivotal SCO summit.
According to Saed News, Iran's ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, has underscored the Islamic Republic’s evolving foreign policy as a calculated shift toward global integration through constructive diplomacy. Speaking after high-level meetings in Tianjin, Rahmani Fazli reiterated Tehran’s commitment to strategic partnerships, especially with major powers like China.
The statement followed a joint diplomatic appearance by Rahmani Fazli and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, where they met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The July 16 encounter marked a symbolic affirmation of Iran’s expanding role within regional frameworks, particularly following its formal accession to full SCO membership in 2023.
"Iran’s active diplomacy, guided by a strong and strategic approach, is advancing toward constructive engagement and greater alignment with like-minded countries and key global actors,” Rahmani Fazli stated.
Foreign Minister Araghchi praised Beijing’s steadfast support of Iran, notably amid sustained geopolitical pressures. He voiced Iran’s readiness to elevate bilateral exchanges and accelerate cooperative ventures across trade, energy, and regional security. In response, Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s support for Iran’s sovereignty and its opposition to “power politics and bullying,” signaling Beijing’s broader ambition to foster multipolarity in Eurasia.
The growing Tehran–Beijing axis reflects Iran’s recalibrated posture within multilateral organizations. With the SCO—representing over 40% of the world’s population and vast geopolitical weight—Iran appears intent on amplifying its voice in an increasingly fractured international order.
