Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi Arrives in Beijing

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi ahead of talks in Beijing on May 6, 2026. Image via the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday morning ahead of scheduled talks with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi.

“Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing… at the head of a diplomatic delegation. During this visit, our country’s Foreign Minister will discuss bilateral relations and regional and international developments with his Chinese counterpart,” Fars reported.

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