The Sixth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held on Saturday in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where diplomats engaged in in-depth discussions on advancing comprehensive cooperation between China and Central Asia.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, along with Sun Weidong, Secretary-General of the China-Central Asia Mechanism, Kulubaev Zheenbek Moldokanovich, Kyrgyz Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murat Nurtleu, Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Bakhtiyor Saidov, Uzbekistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Tajikistan's Foreign Minister; and Parahat Durdyev, Turkmenistan's Ambassador to China, attended the meeting.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, criticized the U.S. for unilaterally imposing tariffs on more than 180 countries. He said the move infringed upon the legitimate rights and interests of all countries, violated the rules of the World Trade Organization, and destabilized the global economy.
Wang said that China remains committed to advancing high-level opening up, pursuing common development with its neighbors, sharing opportunities with the world, and fulfilling its international responsibilities.
He put forward five proposals from the Chinese side for deepening China-Central Asia cooperation.
First, be firm in upholding good faith and fostering harmony. Second, stick to mutually beneficial cooperation. Third, continue to advance institutional development. Fourth, adhere to fairness and justice. Fifth, be firm in friendship for generations.
The attending foreign ministers from Central Asian countries emphasized the importance of the China-Central Asia mechanism, praising China as a stabilizing force in a turbulent world and a model for multilateralism.
During the discussions, the ministers voiced support for international trade rules and expressed opposition to unilateral protectionism.
6th China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Kazakhstan
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that Iran has obtained extensive documents and evidence linking the recent unrest across the country to the U.S. and Israel, noting that Mossad agents attempted to direct such "terrorist acts."
Araghchi said at a press conference in Tehran that since Dec 28, 2025, Iran had seen peaceful demonstrations organized by industry associations and economic professional. In the following days, more participants joined, and the situation gradually escalated from peaceful rallies into violent clashes.
Beginning on Jan 8, terrorists and armed groups carrying weapons entered protest sites and opened fire on police and civilians, with the aim of steering demonstrations toward violence, bloodshed and chaos, he said.
"Israeli media reports are rife with claims that Israel has designed and conducted operations in Iran. Mr. [Mike] Pompeo, who was Trump's CIA director, said on his X that 'Happy New Year to every Iranian in the streets. Also to every Mossad agent walking beside them.' This clearly shows that Mossad agents attempted to direct such terrorist acts," the minister said. Addressing military threats from the U.S. and Israel, Araghchi said Iran does not seek war but is fully prepared to face up to war. He added that Iran is ready for serious and pragmatic negotiations with the U.S., but the talks must be based on fairness, equality and mutual respect, rather than unilateral pressure or directives from Washington.
On the same day, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the U.S. and Israel at a regular press briefing in Tehran. He said the two countries have made "extensive interventionist remarks" regarding Iran's situation, saying such statements are intended to foment chaos, violence and instability.
The spokesman said Iran is closely monitoring the development of the situation and remains fully prepared, warning that Iran's armed forces will respond to any act of aggression by its enemies.
Mossad agents attempt to direct terrorist acts: Iranian FM
