President,

China supports the points made by the Russian Federation. China has repeatedly stressed that Security Council resolution 2231 expired and terminated on 18 October 2025, that the Security Council has ceased its consideration of the Iranian nuclear issue, and that the Secretary-General should discontinue the submission of related reports.

The situation in the Middle East and the Iranian nuclear issue are currently at a critical juncture. The Security Council should play a constructive role in promoting negotiations and easing tensions. Certain members have insisted on forcing the Council, in the name of “in support of diplomatic efforts”, to convene a meeting under an agenda item that has already been terminated. Such action will not only deepen divisions within the Council, but also undermine the atmosphere for negotiations and seriously obstruct the political settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue. China is gravely concerned about this.

China urges the countries concerned to stop political manipulation of the Security Council, faithfully implement the  “Termination Day” measures under resolution 2231, uphold the authority of the Security Council and the credibility of multilateral diplomacy, and create favourable conditions for the political settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue.

Thank you, President.