Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said China is willing to
play a "constructive role" in the Iranian nuclear talks when
meeting with the Iranian chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili.
Tang said China has always advocated a peaceful solution to the
issue through dialogue. "The international community should beef up
diplomatic efforts to facilitate the resumption of negotiations and
achieve a comprehensive settlement of the issue."
Jalili said as a party signed up to the Nuclear
Non-proliferation Treaty, Iran is willing to fulfill its commitment
and is entitled to the rights of peaceful use of nuclear
energy.
"Iran insists on resolving the issue through negotiations and
will continue cooperation with the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA)," said Jalili.
The two sides also exchanged views on bilateral ties. Tang said
bilateral ties between China and Iran had strengthened in recent
years, and China is willing to work with Iran to make greater
progress in the friendly and cooperative relations between the two
countries.
Jalili said Iranian leaders attached great emphasis to relations
with China. He added Iran is ready to continue boosting mutually
beneficial cooperation with China in extensive fields.
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on Thursday night met with
Jalili and urged all concerned parties to resume the Iranian
nuclear talks as soon as possible.
(Xinhua News Agency January 19, 2008)
