China, Germany stand by Iran nuclear deal, says Angela Merkel

May 24, 2018 11:04 am | Updated 11:05 am IST - BEIJING

China's Premier Li Keqiang (right) shakes hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel after a joint news conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 24, 2018.

China's Premier Li Keqiang (right) shakes hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel after a joint news conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 24, 2018.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that China and Germany are standing by the existing nuclear deal with Iran after the United States left the 2015 accord earlier this month.

Ms. Merkel made the comment during a joint news briefing with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at Beijing's Great Hall of the People during a two-day visit to China.

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