Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Minister, announced the formation of a joint working group for the reconstruction and redesign of the Arak heavy water reactor based on the comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran. Mr. Yi stated that the leadership of this group will be jointly held by China and the United States. According to the state-run Xinhua news agency, the Chinese Foreign Minister added on Wednesday, July 15, that a preliminary roadmap for the reconstruction of the Arak heavy water reactor has been proposed. Wang Yi referred to discussions about the redesign and reconstruction of the Arak heavy water reactor as one of the main topics of the nuclear negotiations. The International Atomic Energy Agency and global powers believed that the Arak heavy water reactor, if operational, could produce plutonium that could be used in the construction of nuclear weapons. Based on the Vienna agreement reached on Tuesday between Tehran and six global powers, the Islamic Republic of Iran has agreed to redesign and reconstruct this reactor. The Chinese Foreign Minister stated that Beijing will closely cooperate with Iranian officials for this purpose. Iran, the United States, France, Britain, Russia, China, and Germany reached a comprehensive and final agreement on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program on Tuesday, July 14, in Vienna, the capital of Austria. According to this agreement, international sanctions against Iran will be gradually lifted, provided that Tehran fulfills its commitments, and in return, its nuclear program will face extensive limitations and inspections.
China: Joint Working Group for Restructuring Arak Reactor to be Formed
China has announced the formation of a joint working group with the U.S. to oversee the redesign and reconstruction of Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, a key element of the recent nuclear agreement. This collaboration is significant as it involves major global powers and addresses concerns over nuclear proliferation. The agreement aims to gradually lift sanctions on Iran while imposing strict limitations on its nuclear activities.
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China announced a joint working group with the US for Arak reactor reconstruction with Iran.
- Wang Yi announce Arak heavy water reactor
- Iran, United States, France, Britain, Russia, China, Germany negotiate comprehensive nuclear agreement
- China cooperate Iranian officials
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The formation of a joint working group signifies international cooperation on Iran's nuclear program.
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