China stays committed to peacefully resolving the Iranian nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means, opposes the use of force and illegal sanctions. All parties should fully respect Iran’s right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy as a State Party to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), and Iran should continue honoring its commitment to not developing nuclear weapons. The relevant countries should resume talks and negotiations at an early date on the basis of equality and mutual respect, reach a solution that accommodates the legitimate concerns of all parties, prevent any occurence of military attacks, avoid pressing for intervention by the U.N. Security Council (UNSC). China will continue to promote peace talks with an objective and impartial position and advance the political and diplomatic settlement process of the Iranian nuclear issue, so as to safeguard the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and promote peace and stability in the Middle East.