China's top legislator Zhao Leji met with the President of the Central American Parliament Carlos René Hernández in Beijing on Wednesday.
Zhao, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said that President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum elaborated on the rich connotations, practice achievements and broad prospects of the China-LAC community with a shared future, and provided a strong boost to the joint progress of China and LAC countries.
Zhao said that China's NPC stands ready to work with the Central American Parliament to strengthen their friendly exchanges, consolidate the political foundation of their relations, promote practical cooperation, enhance multilateral coordination, and contribute to the building of the China-LAC community with a shared future.
Noting that upholding the one-China principle is the right thing to do, and that it is the trend of global opinion, Zhao expressed his belief that the Central American Parliament will continue to abide by the one-China principle and support China firmly in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Hernandez said that the Central American Parliament adheres firmly to the one-China principle, fully supports the five programs for the joint building of a China-LAC community with a shared future, and will make unremitting efforts in pursuit of this purpose.
China's top legislator meets president of Central American Parliament
China's top legislator meets president of Central American Parliament
China's top legislator meets president of Central American Parliament
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
