Beijing, Aug 3, IRNA – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman once againcondemned the US unilateral sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

“I also want to emphasize China’s opposition to unilateral sanctions andlong-arm jurisdiction,” Hua Chunying said in her press conference.

She said: “The JCPOA, a multilateral agreement endorsed by the UN SecurityCouncil, should be implemented fully and effectively for its vitalimportance in the international non-proliferation regime and peace andstability in the Middle East.”

“The relevant JCPOA content on nuclear projects demonstrates the balance ofIran’s non-proliferation obligation and its right to the peaceful use ofnuclear energy,” she added.

“Observing and implementing the JCPOA serves the interests of all partiesincluding the US,” Chunying said, adding that Iran nuclear deal reflectsthe purposes and principles of the Treaty of the Non-Proliferation ofNuclear Weapons.

She went on to say: “Renovation of the Arak heavy water nuclear reactor isan important part of the JCPOA, which is headed up by China and the UK.”

“Parties including Iran have highly applauded China’s active efforts inimplementing this project, and stressed that they will continue to providesupport.”

“China will continue to step up communication and coordination with allrelevant parties and jointly advance the project,” Chunying said.

She added that China will work with all parties to uphold and implementthis deal and safeguard our own legitimate rights and interests.

Earlier, the Chinese spokeswoman urged US not to create any roadblock inredesigning Arak reactor.