VIENNA, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- Dialogue and negotiations are the only right way to solve the Iran nuclear issue, and the United States should lift all related illegal sanctions against Iran and third parties, including China, said Wang Qun, Chinese envoy to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna, on Monday.
Welcoming Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani's first participation in the negotiations with a delegation from the new Iranian government, Wang said that as the nuclear talks resume in Vienna "We hope that all parties concerned will seize the opportunity, adhere to the direction of political and diplomatic solutions, fully reflect goodwill and flexibility, respect each others' interests, create a good atmosphere and creatively resolve the outstanding issues through negotiations."
The United States, as the originator of the current Iran nuclear crisis, should lift all related illegal sanctions against Iran and third parties, including China, in order to regain the trust of the international community, while Iran should again comprehensively fulfill its obligations on this basis, Wang said, adding that China will continue to defend its legitimate rights and interests in the lifting of sanctions and other aspects. Enditem