China has endorsed strong ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran. China, Saudi Arabia, and Iran concluded their third Trilateral Committee Meeting in Tehran, with Beijing once again emphasizing its commitment to advancing cooperation between Tehran and Riyadh.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi chaired the session at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, while Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Walid al-Kharaji and China’s Deputy Foreign Minister Miao Deo represented their respective governments.
The three sides issued a joint statement that reaffirmed Iran and Saudi Arabia’s determination to fully implement the 2023 Beijing Agreement, the China-brokered accord that restored diplomatic ties. Both governments stressed that they would uphold sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security in line with the UN Charter, the OIC Charter, and international law.
Progress in Coordination and People-to-People Exchanges
The statement praised China’s continued role in facilitating dialogue and monitoring the agreement’s progress. Beijing reiterated its readiness to support further cooperation across political, economic, cultural, and security domains. Officials noted significant improvements in consular coordination, highlighting that joint efforts enabled the safe travel of more than 85,000 Iranian Hajj pilgrims and over 210,000 Umrah pilgrims in 2025.
The parties also welcomed the deepening exchanges between research centers, universities, media organizations, and cultural institutions in Iran and Saudi Arabia, viewing these as essential for long-term stability and trust-building.
Unified Positions on Regional Security Issues
Addressing regional tensions, the trio called for an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, while condemning violations of Iranian sovereignty. Iran expressed appreciation for Saudi and Chinese support during Israel’s June aggression.
The meeting reaffirmed the parties’ commitment to a UN-led political process in Yemen. The latest discussions follow earlier committee rounds in Beijing and Riyadh, where all sides emphasized sovereignty, non-interference, and China’s enduring mediation role.
