Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which was held in Tianjin on July 15.
Meeting on July 15 with Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu, Wang Yi noted that Kazakhstan successfully hosted the second China-Central Asia Summit last month, during which President Xi Jinping and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had in-depth and friendly strategic communication, writing a new chapter of good relations. China and Kazakhstan are good neighbours with a high degree of mutual trust, good friends with mutual assistance in trying times, and good partners for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. China has always placed Kazakhstan in an important position in its neighbourhood diplomacy and is willing to work with Kazakhstan to firmly support each other, consolidate political mutual trust, create more new highlights of cooperation, and open up new prospects for bilateral relations.
Noting that Kazakhstan is a founding member of the SCO, Wang Yi stated that China looks forward to making joint efforts with Kazakhstan and other member states to ensure the complete success of the Tianjin summit and make plans for the future development of the SCO.
Murat Nurtleu said that China is a friendly neighbour, close friend, and trustworthy partner of Kazakhstan. Under the guidance of the two heads of state, the Kazakhstan-China permanent comprehensive strategic partnership has been elevated to a new level and reached new heights.
On July 16, Wang Yi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
Wang said that as a comprehensive strategic partner, China will continue to support Iran in safeguarding its state sovereignty and national dignity, resisting power politics and bullying acts, defending its legitimate rights and interests through political negotiations, and adhering to the principle of good-neighbourliness and friendship to continuously improve and develop relations with its neighbouring countries.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi expressed gratitude for China’s valuable support to Iran and said that Iran is more steadfast than ever in its resolve to develop relations with China. The Iran-China comprehensive strategic partnership enjoys tremendous potential and broad prospects. He reiterated that Iran has explicitly stated that it will not develop nuclear weapons but will not give up its legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Iran is willing to engage in negotiations and consultations as soon as possible with all parties on the premise of equality and respect, to seek a political solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.
Wang Yi said that China consistently opposes the use or threat of force and advocates for resolving differences through dialogue and consultation. China values Iran’s commitment to not developing nuclear weapons, respects Iran’s right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy and appreciates Iran’s efforts to strive for peace through diplomatic means.
Meeting with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Wang Yi said that China supports Pakistan in focusing on handling its own affairs, achieving independent and sustainable development, and continuously enhancing its comprehensive national strength, adding that China is willing to enhance strategic dialogue with Pakistan, jointly build the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to a high level, and deepen cooperation on agriculture, industry, and mining. He added that China also stands ready to jointly plan the celebration activities for the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year.
In his meeting with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, Wang said that China is a trustworthy and reliable partner for Uzbekistan and has always regarded Uzbekistan as one of the priorities in its neighbourhood diplomacy, adding that China supports Uzbekistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty, security and development interests. The two sides should accelerate cooperation in key areas, promote the early operation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway, and make more achievements in bilateral cooperation.
Saidov said that Uzbekistan is willing to expand cooperation with China in such areas as logistics, minerals, artificial intelligence, the green transformation and desertification control.
Meeting with Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Wang said that China firmly supports Tajikistan in following a development path that is suited to its national conditions, supports Tajik President Emomali Rahmon’s plans for the country’s long-term development, and opposes any interference in Tajikistan’s internal affairs by any force.
Muhriddin said that Tajikistan is willing to work with China to make full use of bilateral cooperation mechanisms, expand inter-party and inter-parliamentary exchanges, deepen cooperation in various fields including economy and trade investment, connectivity, medicine, informatisation and education to promote the China-Tajikistan comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era to a higher level.
In his meeting with SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev, Wang said that as a comprehensive regional organisation with the world’s largest population, broadest geographical coverage and immense potential, the SCO is drawing increasing attention from the international community. The organisation can play a more prominent role in safeguarding regional peace and stability and promoting development and revitalisation and can make new achievements and contributions to the building of a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for humanity. Since assuming the rotating presidency of the SCO, he noted, China has hosted over 90 events and advanced a series of proposals and projects for cooperation, all aimed at pooling the strength of member states and further solidifying and strengthening the organisation, and expressed his hope that the Secretary-General will continue to support China’s presidency and work with the Chinese side to host a summit featuring friendship, unity, and fruitful outcomes.
Wang Yi had previously met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Beijing prior to the ministerial meeting, on July 13 and 14 respectively.
The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and by the Xinhua News Agency.
Wang Yi Meets with Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu
July 16 (MFA) — On July 15, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu in Tianjin.
Wang Yi noted that Kazakhstan successfully hosted the second China-Central Asia Summit last month, during which President Xi Jinping and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had in-depth and friendly strategic communication, writing a new chapter of good relations. The strong mutual trust and deep friendship between the two heads of state provide solid strategic guarantees for the steady and long-term development of China-Kazakhstan relations.
Wang Yi said that China and Kazakhstan are good neighbors with a high degree of mutual trust, good friends with mutual assistance in trying times, and good partners for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. Under the personal guidance of the two heads of state, China-Kazakhstan relations are at their best in history. China has always placed Kazakhstan in an important position in its neighborhood diplomacy and is willing to work with Kazakhstan to firmly support each other, consolidate political mutual trust, create more new highlights of cooperation, and open up new prospects for bilateral relations. Noting that Kazakhstan is a founding member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Wang Yi stated that China looks forward to making joint efforts with Kazakhstan and other member states to ensure the complete success of the Tianjin summit and make plans for the future development of the SCO.
Murat Nurtleu congratulated China on the successful hosting of the Meeting of the SCO Foreign Ministers Council, expressing Kazakhstan’s full support for all the cooperation initiatives proposed by China and its willingness to make positive contributions to the smooth convening of the Tianjin summit. China is a friendly neighbor, close friend, and trustworthy partner of Kazakhstan. Under the guidance of the two heads of state, the Kazakhstan-China permanent comprehensive strategic partnership has been elevated to a new level and reached new heights. Kazakhstan is willing to work with China to implement the common understandings reached by the two heads of state, prepare for high-level exchanges, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, investment, energy, railways, and industrial park construction, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and promote the continuous development of bilateral relations.
Wang Yi Meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi
July 16 (MFA) — On July 16, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Tianjin.
Wang Yi noted that China and Iran have established diplomatic relations for more than half a century, and bilateral relations have withstood the test of the volatile international landscape, and have always maintained stable and sound development. As a comprehensive strategic partner, China will continue to support Iran in safeguarding its state sovereignty and national dignity, resisting power politics and bullying acts, defending its legitimate rights and interests through political negotiations, and adhering to the principle of good-neighborliness and friendship to continuously improve and develop relations with its neighboring countries. China is ready to work with Iran to deepen mutual trust, strengthen cooperation, expand exchanges, and promote the steady and long-term growth of China-Iran relations.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi expressed gratitude for China’s valuable support to Iran and said that Iran is more steadfast than ever in its resolve to develop relations with China. The Iran-China comprehensive strategic partnership enjoys tremendous potential and broad prospects. Iran supports China’s role as the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and its preparation for the Tianjin Summit. Iran is willing to strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and continue to firmly support each other with China.
The two sides exchanged views on the Iranian nuclear issue. Seyed Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Iran has explicitly stated that it will not develop nuclear weapons but will not give up its legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Iran is willing to engage in negotiations and consultations as soon as possible with all parties on the premise of equality and respect, to seek a political solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. Wang Yi said that China consistently opposes the use or threat of force and advocates for resolving differences through dialogue and consultation. China values Iran’s commitment to not developing nuclear weapons, respects Iran’s right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and appreciates Iran’s efforts to strive for peace through diplomatic means. China supports Iran in maintaining the momentum of dialogue with all parties and stands ready to continue to play a constructive role in facilitating the settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue and promoting stability in the Middle East region.
Chinese FM meets Pakistani deputy PM
TIANJIN, July 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in north China’s Tianjin on Wednesday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the frequent communication between the foreign ministers of the two countries reflects the high level of the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China and Pakistan, which is conducive to deepening mutual trust and friendship and promoting cooperation in various fields.
He said China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, and continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning each other’s core interests.
China supports Pakistan in focusing on handling its own affairs, achieving independent and sustainable development, and continuously enhancing its comprehensive national strength, he said, adding that China is willing to enhance strategic dialogue with Pakistan, jointly build the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to a high level, and deepen cooperation on agriculture, industry, and mining.
He said China also stands ready to jointly plan the celebration activities for the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year.
Noting that China supports Pakistan in carrying out counter-terrorism operations and the Chinese government has always been concerned about the safety of Chinese people in Pakistan, Wang said it is believed that Pakistan will continue to do its best to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan.
He said China appreciates Pakistan supporting China’s tenure as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and looks forward to making joint efforts with Pakistan to ensure the complete success of the Tianjin summit.
Dar said Pakistan adheres to the one-China principle and supports China on issues concerning China’s core interests. Pakistan fully supports China in organizing the Tianjin summit, looks forward to further deepening all-round cooperation between the two sides, and will do its best to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions in Pakistan, he said.
Chinese FM meets with Uzbek counterpart in Tianjin
TIANJIN, July 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov in Tianjin on Wednesday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the two heads of state held a cordial, friendly meeting during the second China-Central Asia Summit and made strategic plans for the development of China-Uzbekistan relations.
China is willing to work with Uzbekistan to fully implement the consensus reached between their leaders, make good preparations for the next stage of high-level exchange, and promote the development of bilateral relations to a higher quality and higher level, Wang said.
China is a trustworthy and reliable partner for Uzbekistan, and has always regarded Uzbekistan as one of the priorities in its neighborhood diplomacy, Wang said, adding that China supports Uzbekistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty, security and development interests.
Wang said the two sides should accelerate cooperation in key areas, promote the early operation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway, and make more achievements in bilateral cooperation.
China looks forward to working with Uzbekistan and other member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to ensure the complete success of the SCO Tianjin summit and inject stronger impetus into the development of the organization, he said.
Saidov expressed his deep admiration for the historic accomplishments of China’s development, as well as his willingness to learn from China’s development experience.
He said that the two heads of state have elevated bilateral relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era, with fruitful practical cooperation seen in various fields.
Uzbekistan is willing to expand cooperation with China in such areas as logistics, minerals, artificial intelligence, the green transformation and desertification control, Saidov said, adding that it is also ready to communicate and coordinate closely with China on regional and international affairs, safeguard the common interests of both sides, and push bilateral relations to a new level.
The recent Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SCO Member States achieved positive results, Saidov said, noting that Uzbekistan will, as always, fully support and assist China in its successful hosting of the Tianjin summit.
Chinese FM meets with Tajik counterpart
TIANJIN, July 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin in north China’s Tianjin on Wednesday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the leaders of the two countries have clarified the direction and made arrangements for developing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era between two countries.
China is willing to work with Tajikistan to implement the consensus reached between the two heads of state, prepare for the next stage of high-level exchanges, and jointly promote a successful Tianjin summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), he said.
China firmly supports Tajikistan in following a development path that is suited to its national conditions, supports Tajik President Emomali Rahmon’s plans for the country’s long-term development, and opposes any interference in Tajikistan’s internal affairs by any force, said the minister.
Wang said China and Tajikistan should effectively implement the inter-governmental economic and trade cooperation plan, enhance connectivity between the two countries, strengthen practical cooperation in various fields such as investment, energy, counter-terrorism and security, and promote the continuous development of bilateral relations.
For his part, Muhriddin said that Tajikistan will fully support and cooperate with China to ensure the success of a historic SCO Tianjin summit.
Under the guidance of the two heads of state, bilateral relations have opened a new chapter and maintained a positive momentum of development, Muhriddin said.
He added that Tajikistan is willing to work with China to make full use of bilateral cooperation mechanisms, expand inter-party and inter-parliamentary exchanges, deepen cooperation in various fields including economy and trade investment, connectivity, medicine, informatization and education to promote the China-Tajikistan comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era to a higher level.
Wang Yi Meets with SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev
July 16 (MFA) —
On July 16, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev in Tianjin.
Wang Yi commended the Secretary-General for fulfilling his duties with dedication since taking office, actively contributing to the implementation of common understandings reached between leaders of member states, and establishing sound working relations with relevant departments of the Chinese side. As a comprehensive regional organization with the world’s largest population, broadest geographical coverage and immense potential, the SCO is drawing increasing attention from the international community. The organization can play a more prominent role in safeguarding regional peace and stability and promoting development and revitalization, and can make new practices and SCO contributions to the building of a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind. The Secretariat, as the SCO’s most important permanent body, has received full recognition from the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs for its work. Wang Yi expressed confidence that under the leadership of the Secretary-General, the Secretariat will play a greater role in ensuring the SCO’s efficient functioning, coordinating actions among all parties, amplifying the SCO’s voice, and enhancing the SCO’s influence. China will continue to support and facilitate the work of the Secretariat.
Wang Yi said that since assuming the rotating presidency of the SCO, China has hosted over 90 events and advanced a series of cooperation, all aimed at pooling the strength of member states and further solidifying and strengthening the SCO. He expressed hope that the Secretary-General will continue to support China’s presidency and work with the Chinese side to host a summit featuring friendship, unity, and fruitful outcomes.
Nurlan Yermekbayev extended congratulations on the successful hosting of the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SCO Member States. He expressed deep admiration and full agreement with the insightful vision on the development of the organization presented by President Xi Jinping during his meeting with representatives of the SCO member states. Since assuming the rotating presidency, China has proposed a rich and substantive program of activities and delivered on them one by one, elevating cooperation among member states to a new level. The Secretariat will continue to fully support China’s presidency, and jointly prepare for the Tianjin summit to ensure fruitful outcomes.
