Just a day before nuclear talks between Iran and the US is set to take place in Oman, Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin met with visiting Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi on Thursday, as the two sides focused their discussions on exchanging views regarding the current situation of the Iran nuclear issue. The Chinese side reiterated its advocacy for the peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear issue, while stressing that China supports Iran’s legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
According to a readout released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday, Liu said China has consistently advocated for the peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means, and opposes threats of force and pressure through sanctions.
Liu noted that China supports Iran’s legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and takes note of Iran’s repeated reaffirmations that it has no intention of developing nuclear weapons. China will continue to work with the international community to promote the proper resolution of the Iran nuclear issue, the Chinese diplomat said.
