On December 9, 2015, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Islamabad with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif of Iran.

Wang Yi noted that China-Iran relations contain important strategic connotation. Bilateral cooperation now enjoys sound foundation with mutual trust being constantly boosted. Since the comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue was reached and took effect, China-Iran relations are embracing new development opportunities. China is willing to, together with Iran, maintain high-level mutual visits, intensify strategic communication, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, jointly construct the "Belt and Road", keep communication and coordination in international and regional affairs and promote China-Iran relations to a new high.

Wang Yi expressed that China is always an important participant in the settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue and plays a constructive role in reaching the comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue. China stands ready to, together with Iran, earnestly implement the comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue. China will play a positive role in the modification of the heavy water reactor in Arak.

Mohammad Javad Zarif said that at present, the Iran-China relations are facing new development opportunities. Iran regards China as a trustworthy friend and is willing to deepen strategic cooperation with China. Iran also stands ready to be a good partner of China in co-building the "Belt and Road" and enhance bilateral cooperation in Afghanistan, Syria, counter-terrorism and other international and regional affairs. Iran highly appreciates China for its important role in reaching the comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue, and believes that China will render strong support in the implementation of the agreement.