Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met Iran’s Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ghadir Nezami on the sidelines of a BRICS meeting in New Delhi, Al Jazeera reports.

The 14-point US-Iran agreement embodies the “spirit of equality”, adheres to the goals of the UN Charter, and is based on the norms of international relations, the Foreign Ministry quoted Wang as saying.

Implementation of the deal will help consolidate the “hard-won” ceasefire, open new prospects for improved Iran-US relations, and contribute to restoring peace in the Middle East, he added.

“As Iran’s comprehensive strategic partner, China has always maintained a fair and objective stance, supports all efforts conducive to peace, supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and national dignity,” said Wang.

He also praised Tehran’s efforts to improve relations with Gulf nations and other regional states. Nezami, meanwhile, expressed appreciation for Beijing’s political support, according to the Iranian embassy in India.