Iran and China stress expanding Global South cooperation in diplomatic meeting

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, said in a social media post that he met with China's ambassador and that the two sides consulted and exchanged views on strengthening cooperation and coordination in several areas.

According to the post, the discussion covered defending national sovereignty, respecting international law, countering unilateralism, and addressing threats to regional peace and security. Gharibabadi added that Iran and China both stress the need to expand Global South cooperation.

The statement did not specify the date of the meeting or name the Chinese ambassador involved. It also did not provide further details on any agreements or concrete measures discussed.

The remarks place the meeting within the broader context of Iran-China relations, which the two countries have described in terms of coordination on international law and opposition to unilateral approaches. The reference to the Global South reflects a framing both sides have used for cooperation among developing countries.

No further details were immediately available on the outcomes of the meeting. According to Mehr News, Gharibabadi made the comments in a social media post about his meeting with China's ambassador.