Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have discussed the contents of the memorandum of understanding, due to be formally signed by the US and Iran on Friday, in a phone call, Al Jazeera reports.

Araghchi “thanked Beijing for its support for the negotiation process as well as its support for the relevant memorandum of understanding”, according to a statement relayed by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency.

For his part, Yi “welcomed the memorandum of understanding … and praised the responsible and diplomatic approach of the Islamic Republic of Iran in resolving issues and advancing dialogue,” the statement adds.

Yi also “announced China’s readiness to facilitate its implementation, strengthen regional interactions and help resolve the ambiguities and challenges between the countries of the region”.

The two diplomats both “emphasised the need for the international community to support this memorandum of understanding” and the UN Security Council’s responsibility in ensuring it is implemented and adhered to in its entirety.