US President Donald Trump has announced that he has reached an understanding with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the inadmissibility of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. He made the announcement today, 15 May, amid growing tensions in the Middle East.
Trump and Xi Jinping: a common position on the nuclear threat
According to Donald Trump, The issue of Iran's nuclear programme was discussed between him and the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping. How to. reports Reuters, The two leaders agreed that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.
Trump did not specify when exactly his conversation with the Chinese leader took place, but stressed that China's position on this issue is principled. He also noted that he shares this view and considers the proliferation of nuclear weapons unacceptable in the Middle East.
Reaction of the international community
Trump's statement came at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions around Iran. International organisations and individual countries have repeatedly expressed concern about the possible uranium enrichment Iranian side and the prospects of creating a nuclear bomb.
Official Beijing has not yet commented on Trump's words. At the same time, China has traditionally supported diplomatic efforts to control Iran's nuclear programme. The United States, in turn, has repeatedly called for increased pressure on Tehran in this regard.
Why it matters
The issue of Iran's nuclear status remains one of the key factors of stability in the Middle East. A coherent position of the world's leading players, such as the United States and China, could significantly affect further developments and the chances of a diplomatic settlement. The absence of nuclear weapons in Iran is seen as a key to reducing the risk of a large-scale conflict in the region.
