Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin met with visiting Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi in Beijing on February 5, 2026, to discuss the Iran nuclear issue [1].
Liu Bin reiterated China's position supporting a peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means. He said, "China has consistently advocated for the peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means, and opposes threats of force and pressure through sanctions" [1]. China also reaffirmed its support for Iran's legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy and noted Iran's repeated statements that it has no intention to develop nuclear weapons [1].
Gharibabadi expressed appreciation for China's "objective and impartial stance" and stressed his desire to maintain communication and coordination with China [1]. The visit came one day before nuclear talks between Iran and the United States were scheduled to take place in Oman on February 6 [1]. An Iranian official said these talks were expected to "focus on issues of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation" [1].
A Chinese expert noted that the meeting reflected Iran's willingness to seek international support against US pressure through diplomacy, emphasizing the strategic dimension of Beijing-Tehran ties, now marking their 10th anniversary of a comprehensive partnership [1].
The meeting highlighted China’s continued role as a key interlocutor on the Iran nuclear issue ahead of the US-Iran negotiations in Oman.
