Sun Lei, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke on the 23rd during the General Assembly's review of the “International Atomic Energy Agency Annual Report,” pointing out that the International Atomic Energy Agency should stop considering Iran's nuclear issue. Sun Lei said that the International Atomic Energy Agency should uphold an objective and impartial position, perform its duties in strict accordance with its mandate, and provide assistance to all parties concerned to move in the opposite direction and resume dialogue and negotiations. Ultimately, the Iran nuclear issue must be properly resolved through diplomatic channels; resorting to force, sanctions and pressure will only intensify the conflict. As a non-nuclear weapon State party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Iran should fulfill its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons. Iran's legitimate right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy should be respected. He said that Security Council resolution 2231, which approved the comprehensive agreement on Iran's nuclear issue, has expired, the Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency should stop considering the Iran nuclear issue, and the International Atomic Energy Agency Director General should stop submitting relevant reports. Sun Lei pointed out that nuclear submarine cooperation between the US, Britain and Australia violates the purposes and objectives of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, poses a serious risk of nuclear proliferation, and poses a serious challenge to the Treaty and the International Atomic Energy Agency's safeguards system. The international community is fully aware of the complexity and sensitivity of the issues involved, and should seek solutions acceptable to all parties through an open, transparent, inclusive and sustainable intergovernmental process based on equality and mutual respect.

Sun Lei, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke on the 23rd during the General Assembly's review of the “International Atomic Energy Agency Annual Report,” pointing out that the International Atomic Energy Agency should stop considering Iran's nuclear issue. Sun Lei said that the International Atomic Energy Agency should uphold an objective and impartial position, perform its duties in strict accordance with its mandate, and provide assistance to all parties concerned to move in the opposite direction and resume dialogue and negotiations. Ultimately, the Iran nuclear issue must be properly resolved through diplomatic channels; resorting to force, sanctions and pressure will only intensify the conflict. As a non-nuclear weapon State party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Iran should fulfill its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons. Iran's legitimate right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy should be respected. He said that Security Council resolution 2231, which approved the comprehensive agreement on Iran's nuclear issue, has expired, the Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency should stop considering the Iran nuclear issue, and the International Atomic Energy Agency Director General should stop submitting relevant reports. Sun Lei pointed out that nuclear submarine cooperation between the US, Britain and Australia violates the purposes and objectives of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, poses a serious risk of nuclear proliferation, and poses a serious challenge to the Treaty and the International Atomic Energy Agency's safeguards system. The international community is fully aware of the complexity and sensitivity of the issues involved, and should seek solutions acceptable to all parties through an open, transparent, inclusive and sustainable intergovernmental process based on equality and mutual respect.