Iran supports China’s proposal for a political solution to the Ukraine crisis

In a statement about the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran supported China’s position for a political solution to this crisis.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday in a statement about the peaceful settlement of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia: The Islamic Republic of Iran repeats its past positions on the Ukraine crisis, especially the positions expressed in the document published on October 19, 2022 in New York. . The fundamental position of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a country that has itself been a victim of war, threats and unilateral sanctions supported by the US and the West, is to respect the United Nations Charter and international law, including non-use and threat of force, territorial integrity and sovereign equality. .

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized: The Islamic Republic of Iran rejects war and unilateral sanctions and absolutely prefers dialogue and diplomacy to resolve inter-state disputes.

The announcement added: In particular, the Islamic Republic of Iran condemns the hegemonic mentality and unilateralism of the Cold War era by the United States and some other Western countries through national policies and regional arrangements (such as NATO), which itself is one of the root causes. There have been many crises in the world, including the current crisis in Ukraine.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminded: After a year of the military conflict in Ukraine, which has resulted in life and material losses for the parties to the conflict and had harmful consequences for the world, the international community should focus its efforts on the peaceful resolution of this crisis as soon as possible. strengthen through diplomacy.

This announcement added: The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, while expressing respect to both the nations of Ukraine and Russia and noting Iran’s long-standing relations with the two countries, once again expresses its deep regret for the continuation of the conflict and war and emphasizes its position of neutrality.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: Now is the time to activate real diplomacy to end the conflict and all actions instead of propaganda, and inciting war, as well as baseless accusations of others and insisting on unilateral actions. In this regard, the Islamic Republic of Iran supports China’s position on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis on February 24, 2023.

The announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued: The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that the elements reflected in this document are necessary to start negotiations for a mutually agreed framework to end military activities in Ukraine, stop unilateral actions and restore the situation based on the principles of the United Nations Charter. It is enough. The Islamic Republic of Iran is also ready to participate appropriately in the peaceful resolution of the crisis with the aim of ending military activities as well as any arrangements that can reduce human suffering.