China reiterated its support for Iran's peaceful use of nuclear energy, supporting a diplomatic and peaceful settlement in the surrounding, as officials from the two countries met.
Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin met with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, on Thursday, a day before nuclear talks between Iran and the United States scheduled to take place in Oman,
Both sides focused their discussions on exchanging views on the current situation of the Iranian nuclear issue.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, Liu said China has consistently supported a peaceful settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means, and opposed the threat of violence and pressure through sanctions, quoted from Global Times (6/2).
In addition, Liu also said China "supports Iran's legitimate right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes."
"China will continue to promote a proper resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue," Liu stressed, launching Al Arabiya from Reuters.
The Chinese diplomat said that the Bamboo Curtain State would continue to work with the international community to promote a proper resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue.
In turn, Gharibabadi expressed appreciation for Beijing's objective and neutral attitude towards Tehran's nuclear issue, expressing willingness to maintain communication and coordination with China, according to the press release.
Earlier, Reuters on Wednesday reported the US and Iran had agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, officials from both sides said, though they remained at loggerheads over Washington's insistence that negotiations cover Tehran's missile arsenal and Iran's pledge to only discuss its nuclear program.
The diplomatic effort comes amid rising tensions as the US builds up forces in the Middle East and regional players seek to avoid a military confrontation that many fear could escalate into a wider war, the report said.
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