China to host Russia and Iran for nuclear talks as Trump tries to make a deal on weapons
China is deepening strategic ties with Russia and Iran, highlighted by ‘Security Belt-2025’ naval drills in the Gulf of Oman this month
China will host high-level talks with Russia and Iran in Beijing this week to address Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Chinese foreign vice-minister Ma Zhaoxu will chair the trilateral meeting on Friday, joined by Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov and Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi.
The delegates would exchange views on Iran’s nuclear activities and regional security issues, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
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The Chinese naval fleet arrived in the waters near Iran’s Chabahar Port and completed the naval assembly with the Iranian and Russian navies on Sunday morning, marking the beginning of the joint exercise.
Beijing’s defence ministry described the joint exercises, which end on Thursday, as aimed at boosting military trust and featuring simulated maritime attacks, search-and-rescue operations and intercept drills.