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ABSTRACT
Iran and China have been economic and military allies for decades. China is Iran’s largest trading partner. China has
now created enough space to develop relations with Iran in a way that can balance the American presence in the
Middle East. In addition, Iranian-
Chinese relations will be ‘sustainable and strategic’ regardless of regional and
international conditions. Therefore, by strengthening Beijing’s relations with Iran, it is possible that in the future,
mutual relations will peak, which will have geostrategic effects, and joint projects, investments and other forms of
cooperation will deepen after the lifting of sanctions against Iran. At the same time, China is interested in developing
cooperation with Iran, and the Chinese are very interested in the
country’s energy market. As a proof of my word, the
visit of President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ibrahim Raisi to Beijing on February 14-16, 2023 is the first official visit
in the last 20 years at the invitation of the Chinese leader. This visit shows a favorable political environment in the
mutual relations of the two countries, which emphasizes the high political will of the heads of state to expand bilateral
relations.
KEYWORDS
UN Security Council, Strategic Agreement, IAEA, One Belt, One Road, project of the century, economic convergence,
SCO summit, nuclear agreement.
INTRODUCTION
Research Article
IRANIAN-CHINESE RELATIONS: A NEW STAGE OF THE DEVELOPMENT
Submission Date:
April 10, 2023,
Accepted Date:
April 15, 2023,
Published Date:
April 20, 2023
Crossref doi:
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Gavharshodbegim Kholmatova Muhammadi Kizi
4th Year Student Majoring In World Politics, Uzbekistan
Nazokat Kasymova Anvarovna
Dr. Sc. In Political Science, Professor, Uzbekistan
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Iran and China have vast potential in various fields.
Tehran is interested in further strengthening ties with
Beijing. Also, the fact that the Islamic Republic of Iran
has various energy sources and geographical location
has an important strategic advantage in the field of
international cargo transportation. It is known that
Iran is one of the shortest land routes and is the best
way for Central Asian countries to access open waters.
Due to its geographical and strategic location, Iran is
regarded as the main crossroads of the Silk Road,
which is the bridge connecting the East and the West
and plays an important role in the implementation of
the Belt and Road Initiative. Since 2016, when President
Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China proposed
the Belt and Road Initiative, Iran has announced its
support for the plan. This plan connects continents and
different parts of the world, and also creates a basis for
the economic development of various countries and
regions in the Silk Road area. Iran is one of the shortest
land routes, making it the best way for Central Asian
countries to access open waters. This project unites
more than 65 countries in Asia, Africa and Europe, and
includes about 65% of the world's population, three
quarters of energy resources and more than 40-60% of
the world economy . However, to date, 125 countries
and 32 international organizations have signed more
than 200 cooperation agreements with China in
accordance with this plan, and the estimated value of
the total projects provided for in this plan is more than
3.67 trillion dollars . According to experts, the full
implementation of this plan can lead to huge changes
in the commercial structure of the world, so some refer
to it as the project of the century.
It should be noted that during 2021-2022, Iran's export
volume to China exceeded 14 billion dollars, which is
58% more than the same period last year . China is the
first importer of Iranian goods and the second exporter
to Iran . Cooperation between Iranian and Chinese
companies can be a turning point in the strengthening
of relations between the two countries. Therefore, Iran
can take advantage of its geographical location and
increase its economic position regionally and globally,
which requires the necessary preparation to realize the
reality, take advantage of the opportunities and
compete with regional competitors.
According to the ‘Strategic Agreement’ signed with
China in March 2021, during the administration of
former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and former
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, it is planned
to establish cooperation in the field of military and
security between the two countries . The agreement
even stipulates that the countries will take joint actions
against the sanctions imposed by the United States
and respond to them. In 2021, despite the United States
imposing unilateral sanctions against Iran and China,
the two countries signed an important comprehensive
strategic partnership agreement. Also, the UN Security
Council banned arms sales to Tehran in 2010, but after
the embargo expires in October 2020, Beijing has
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indicated that it will veto its extension . In December
2019, China also took part in trilateral naval exercises in
the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Oman alongside Iran
and Russia for the first time .
Iran is placing great emphasis on relations with China
in order to take measures against economic sanctions.
In addition to economic cooperation, the multilateral
partnership includes security and military cooperation
between Iran and China.
It is known that both countries have strained relations
with the United States, and their trade relations have
expanded significantly in recent years. A few months
ago, China took a more cautious stance towards the
country due to the mass protests in Iran, but now
Beijing has announced that it intends to increase its
influence in the oil-rich region. In addition, Iran is
strengthening relations with Russia, which China
considers a strategic partner. It should be mentioned
that the President and Xi Jinping last met in person at
the SCO summit held in Samarkand in September last
year. After that, the Chinese leader noted that both
countries are bound by ‘traditional friendship, and
bilateral relations have been tested by the change in
the international situation.
’
In a joint statement issued at the end of their
chairman’s three
-day state visit to Beijing, the
presidents of Iran and China reaffirmed the withdrawal
of the United States from the nuclear deal, officially
known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
According to him, the importance of lifting sanctions
and protecting Iran's economic interests is emphasized
as the main part of the agreement. It is clear from this
that Iran and China firmly support the security of a
Middle East free of nuclear and other weapons of mass
destruction.
The two partner countries strongly oppose efforts to
politicize the work of the International Atomic Energy
Agency, the IAEA, on the implementation of the
Agreement on Safeguards. It is known that
negotiations to preserve the nuclear deal have been
stalled since August 2022, as the previous US
administration insisted on not lifting all sanctions
imposed by Washington on the Islamic Republic .
It is known that China strongly opposes foreign
interference in Iran's internal affairs and attempts to
undermine the country’s stability and security, and
supports Tehran’s growing role in regional and
international affairs, and Iran will continue to adhere to
the ‘one China’ policy .
In conclusion, today it is known that the old world
order is disappearing, and a new one is being formed,
and the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is
economic convergence in the new world order. Also,
Iran and China have long-standing friendly relations
and historical relations, and both countries are
interested in strengthening the comprehensive
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American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research
(ISSN
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2771-2141)
VOLUME
03
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SSUE
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Pages:
14-17
SJIF
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MPACT
FACTOR
(2021:
5.
993
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(2022:
6.
015
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(2023:
7.
164
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OCLC
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1121105677
Publisher:
Oscar Publishing Services
Servi
strategic partnership. The strategic partnership
between Iran and China is considered a symbol of the
will to develop relations between the two countries.
The versatility of the two countries as a common axis
in their international positions and the strengthening
of Iranian-Chinese cooperation in international and
regional organizations are of great importance.
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