On the afternoon of February 7, 2003, President Jiang Zemin held a phone conversation with French President Jacques Chirac upon request, during which they exchanged views on the current Iraqi situation.
 
Chirac informed Jiang of France's views about the United Nations Security Council's meeting on Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction, maintaining that, with all perspectives considered, Resolution 1441 should be adhered to and the weapons inspections strengthened instead of taking actions leading to a war.

Jiang pointed out that calls for a political resolution of the Iraqi issue among the international community are increasing. The UN Security Council shoulders grave responsibility and should try all means to avoid war. The Security Council's meeting several days back discussed relevant issues about Iraq. Iraq, as the party concerned, has the obligation to make further explanations and clarifications. He went on to say that the two UN weapon inspection organizations are working under clear authorization of the Security Council, and "we should support them in the continuation of their job."

Last but not least, Jiang stressed that it is the common aspiration of the international community to resolve the problem politically within the framework of the United Nations and “we should propel all sides to continue working towards that direction.”