Ali Akbar Velayati, Senior Advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has stressed the integral role of Iran, China and Russia in shaping an emerging global order. At a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Cong Peiwu recently in Tehran, Velayati stressed the profound nature of Iran-China ties and asserted that these three independent powers play a significant role in shaping it. Mehr News Agency
Strategic Aligning Amid Global Shifts
Velayati’s remarks came at a time of significant power dynamics change globally. He stated that Iran, China and Russia’s trilateral cooperation is more than political alignment; rather it involves economic, military and diplomatic collaboration to counterbalance Western powers’ dominance, including that of the US, while simultaneously creating an egalitarian multipolar world order founded on mutual respect and political independence. [Press TV]
Iran-China Relations: A Model of Cooperation
Iran-China 25-Year Cooperation Program signed in 2021 is at the core of their trilateral relationship. It outlines extensive cooperation in areas like energy, infrastructure and technology. Velayati highlighted Beijing’s principled stance towards Iran concerning JCPOA/snapback mechanism while noting their strong support in international forums as a symbol of their close ties. Mehr News Agency
Russia and Its Triangular Alliance
Russia’s inclusion in this trilateral alliance adds an extra dimension. Iran and Russia have established close ties, highlighted by joint military exercises, infrastructure projects such as the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), coordinated positions on regional issues and mutual efforts at challenging U.S.-led global structures and creating a more balanced international system (Le Monde.fr, May 19, 2013).
Vision for a Multipolar World
Velayati envisions a future world order where power is divided among multiple centers, diminishing any single nation or bloc’s dominance of it all. He advocates for an order characterized by justice, equality, and respect for sovereignty where countries can pursue their national interests without interference – something China advocates through their “Community of Shared Future for Mankind” concept as well as Russia’s focus on multipolar international systems. Ubertragung from Mehr News Agency
Conclusion
As global power structures continue to reshape, Iran, China and Russia’s trilateral partnership stands as an indispensable axis influencing international relations. Through cooperation and shared objectives, these nations are actively contributing to redefine the global order, challenging existing hegemonies, and creating a more equitable and multipolar global system.