On September 22, 2007, Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Zhai Jun attended a high-level meeting on Iraq held at the headquarters of the United Nations (UN) in New York. In his speech delivered at the meeting, Zhai expounded China's principled position on Iraq, stressing that the reconciliation of Iraq relies on joint efforts of all Iraqi factions and the constructive role of the international community as well. All sides should earnestly respect and safeguard the authority of the UN and create conditions for the UN to play its role on the issue. China supports Iraq's neighbors to play a constructive role in helping the country to achieve unity, stability and development, Zhai said. China will as always support the international efforts conducive to Iraq's stability and development and push "International Compact with Iraq" to be fully and effectively implemented, he added.

The high-level meeting on Iraq was co-chaired by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. Representatives from permanent members of UN Security Council, G8 members, Iraq's neighbors, as well as relevant international and regional organizations attended the meeting. The meeting focused discussion on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1770 and "International Compact with Iraq", regional dialogue and cooperation and other issues.