The International Atomic Energy Agency (#IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi is expected to visit #Tehran on Saturday to talk about a solution for the IAEA to continue essential verification activities in the country. Iran announced earlier this week it would stop on February 23 implementing voluntary transparency measures under the 2015 nuclear deal, which would impact IAEA’s monitoring activities. Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Thursday China supports the IAEA and Iran in properly handling issues related to safeguards through dialogue and consultation, hoping that all parties will play a constructive role in this regard. She also called on the U.S. to return to the nuclear agreement.
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China is the third largest country in the world by area and the largest country in the world by population. Properly known as the People’s Republic of China, the political territory of the country includes Tibet and Hong Kong. The capital is Beijing.
The International Atomic Energy Agency is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. The IAEA was established as an autonomous organisation on 29 July 1957.
Iran, also called Persia, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia. Its central location in Eurasia and proximity to the Strait of Hormuz give it significant geostrategic importance. Tehran is the capital and largest city.
Iran is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, beginning with the formation of the Elamite kingdoms in the fourth millennium BC. The Iranian Revolution established the current Islamic Republic in 1979.
Iran’s political system combines elements of a presidential democracy and an Islamic theocracy. Iran is a founding member of the UN, ECO, OIC, and OPEC. It is a major regional and middle power and has large reserves of fossil fuels — including the world’s largest natural gas supply and the third largest proven oil reserves.
The country’s rich cultural legacy is reflected in part by its 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Historically a multi-ethnic country, Iran remains a pluralistic society comprising numerous ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups, the largest being Persians, Azeris, Kurds, Mazandaranis and Lurs.
