The frequent and contradictory changes in the U.S. position have been a major obstacle in the talks between Iran and the U.S., Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said at a press conference in Tehran on Monday.
Regarding the progress of the Iran-U.S. talks, Baghaei noted that the two sides were negotiating in an environment of mutual distrust. The talks began amid suspicion and have continued under that shadow. The mere fact that talks are underway is not in itself a sign of mutual trust between the two sides, he said. If the statements of the U.S. are inconsistent, it will only serve to prolong the negotiation process.
"Basically, one of the problems of negotiations with the current U.S. ruling body is that they have frequent changes in positions and contradictory positions. This issue will certainly disrupt the processes [of talks] and make the path longer," said Baghaei.
Baghaei also said that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any deal aimed at ending the war.
"We emphasized and continue to emphasize that the ceasefire in Lebanon is an integral part of any ceasefire and any final agreement to end the war. For very clear reasons, the escalation of the Zionist regime's crimes in Lebanon in recent days can in fact be nothing more than the destruction of any remote possibility that diplomatic processes could lead to some kind of improvement in the situation. And America is responsible for this situation," said the spokesman.
He said that if the ceasefire deal reached in April between Lebanon and Israel continues to be violated, the consequences will not only affect the region but also the entire world.
Iran and the U.S. reached a temporary ceasefire on April 8. In recent weeks, the two sides have exchanged several proposals outlining conditions for ending the conflict through Pakistani mediation.
Shifting U.S. positions disrupt ongoing talks: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman
China has always been a reliable friend to Latin American and Caribbean countries and stands ready to work with regional countries, including Brazil, to further deepen and expand overall China-Latin America cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during the fifth China-Brazil Foreign Ministerial-Level Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Beijing.
Wang said that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Brazil relations have become increasingly global, strategic and far-reaching in influence.
"Practical cooperation across all fields has been steadily upgraded, and the two peoples have never been closer," he added.
Wang said the two sides should fully implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, continue to advance the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future, jointly counter various external challenges, and build greater synergy for each other's modernization drives and the unity and self-improvement of Global South countries.
Noting that China appreciates the Brazilian government's long-standing commitment to the one-China principle, Wang said China supports Brazil in safeguarding its national sovereignty, upholding independence and autonomy, and achieving greater development.
The two sides should advance exchanges and cooperation in culture, education, tourism, sports, sub-national areas, youth, media and other fields, Wang said, adding that it is important to strengthen communication and coordination under multilateral mechanisms including the United Nations and BRICS, earnestly implement the four major global initiatives, and promote the development of a more just and equitable global governance system.
Vieira stated that Brazil will always adhere to the one-China principle. He said Brazil looks forward to consolidating strategic mutual trust with China, deepening practical cooperation, cementing public support for bilateral ties, and achieving common prosperity.
Noting that both Brazil and China are important forces championing multilateralism and free trade, Vieira said Brazil is ready to work with China to enhance multilateral coordination, jointly advance the reform of the global governance system, uphold the authority of the United Nations, and promote international fairness and justice.
China ready to work with Brazil to further expand overall China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese FM
China ready to work with Brazil to further expand overall China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese FM
