China urges UN Security Council to approve Iran deal

The agreement to end the conflict in Iran will require approval from the United Nations Security Council, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.

Speaking at the UN headquarters in New York, Yi stated, “We believe that once an agreement is reached, it will be submitted to the UN Security Council for endorsement so that it has legitimacy and authority.”

The senior diplomat urged the parties involved in the war to remain committed to a ceasefire and to shift the focus toward restoring peace in the Middle East as soon as possible.

Yi also reminded the UN of its duty to maintain international peace and security, insisting that the Security Council must “shoulder its responsibilities.”

Beijing called on major powers to avoid bias in international affairs, arguing that unilateral military actions and sanctions outside the UN framework weaken global peace and stability.

The country further urged the international community to reaffirm the principles of the UN Charter amid growing geopolitical divisions and escalating conflicts.

According to Yi, while the UN Charter “remains humanity’s best hope for peace,” its effectiveness depends on the commitment of those responsible for upholding it.

China, which chairs the UN Security Council for May, hosted a high‑level session themed “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN‑centered International System.”

Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, will attend a meeting of the “Group of Friends for Peace” on the Ukraine crisis in New York on May 28.

The minister will also meet with the UN Secretary‑General and other foreign ministers, and will visit Canada from May 28 to 30 at the invitation of Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand.