China Calls for 'Mutually-Beneficial' Nuclear Agreement with Iran

Liputan6.com, Jakarta China’s President Xi Jinping took the time to hold a private meeting with the Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the 60th Asia- Africa Conference Commemoration at the Jakarta Convention Centre, Senayan today (23/4/2015).

President Xi Jinping necessitated such private meeting as he seeks for the development of the relationship between the two nations knowing both are mutually equipped with nuclear energy. In the meeting, President Xi Jinping pointed out the need for both country to establish a mutually- beneficial and ‘balanced’ nuclear agreement. The agreement is viewed as China’s sincere gesture to maintain desirable relations with other nations who possess nuclear weapons.

China will continue to rejoice the relationship through active communication with Iran where it plays a constructive role throughout the deliberation process as to reach final decision favouring the balanced and mutually-beneficial agreement on possession of nuclear power. The agreement will also contribute to the safety assurance of nations alike.

“China is willing to continue to maintain communication with all parties concerned, including Iran, to continue to play a constructive role in the negotiations and push for a fair, balanced, mutually beneficial and win- win comprehensive agreement as soon as possible,” President Xi Jinping informed, as quoted from Reuters, Thursday (23/4/2015).

Apart from talks on nuclear weapons, both countries paid attention to other potentially strengthening aspects that could intensify their ties such as economics, trades and energy. (Akp/Ein)