Russia, China, Pakistan defy snapback: Iranian Diplomat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi highlighted the opposition of Russia, China, and Pakistan to the re-imposition of UN sanctions on Iran, describing their stance as a significant point of convergence with Tehran, Tasnim news agency reported.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 25th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Tianjin, China, on Monday, Gharibabadi said the gathering provides an important opportunity for consultations on Iran’s nuclear issue.

He noted that both China and Russia, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, and Pakistan, as a non-permanent member, share common ground with Iran in rejecting the so-called snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal and the revival of canceled Security Council sanctions.

The diplomat explained that Iran’s proposals were reflected in the SCO leaders’ final declaration, which included several important provisions.