Source: Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On February 22, 2021, Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu had a telephone conversation with the US President's Special Envoy for Iran Affairs, Ma Li, and the two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the Iranian nuclear issue. Ma Zhaoxu expounded China's position and concerns on Iran's nuclear-related issues. Both sides expressed their commitment to a political settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue and were willing to strengthen dialogue with relevant parties to jointly promote the early return of the JCPOA to the right track. The two sides agreed to maintain communication and coordination in this regard.