@insightwire.com: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping’s support for diplomatic efforts to resolve regional disputes and revive the Islamabad MoU.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s backing of diplomatic pathways to ease regional tensions and revive the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Key Details of the Development Xi Jinping’s Stance: During discussions in Washington coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged a return to the 14-point Islamabad MoU—initially mediated by Pakistan to bring a permanent end to conflict—to resolve lingering US-Iran differences through dialogue. Pezeshkian’s Response: Taking to social media (X), President Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for Beijing's "thoughtful and responsible support". He noted that Tehran entirely shares this diplomatic approach. Commitment to Dialogue: Pezeshkian emphasized the necessity of honoring previously agreed-upon commitments, honoring the framework of the Islamabad understanding, and building an environment conducive to "serious, substantive, and results-oriented negotiations". Regional Diplomacy: The alignment follows Pezeshkian's recent bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly—including talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif—where the full implementation of the Islamabad MoU was underscored as a vital tool for regional peace, stability, and overcoming economic pressures.