FM: Dialogue critical to Iran nuclear deal

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that dialogue and negotiation, instead of sanctions, are important to help solve the Iran nuclear issue.

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, also known as the Iran nuclear deal, is a hard-won achievement of multilateralism, and should be maintained by adhering to principles, dialogue and cooperation, Wang said.

He made the remarks at a joint news conference with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu after their meeting in Beijing. Cavusoglu kicked off a two-day visit to China on Thursday.