According to Iranian media, during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Araghchi stressed that Iran appreciates Beijing's position, describing China as a "close friend."
Aragchi, whose first visit to China since the start of the war, added that bilateral cooperation will be even stronger in the current circumstances, N1 reports.
China has repeatedly urged Washington and Tehran to maintain a ceasefire and lift restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump previously credited Beijing for helping bring Iran to last month's peace talks in Pakistan.
