BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- China proposed five points on the proper settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue, as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov Sergey Alexeevich and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi in Beijing on Friday.
First, stay committed to peaceful settlement of disputes through political and diplomatic means, and oppose the use of force and illegal sanctions, said Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
He added that all parties should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, work actively to create conditions for the resumption of dialogue and negotiation, and refrain from actions that might escalate the situation.
Second, stay committed to balancing rights and responsibilities, and take a holistic approach to the goals of nuclear non-proliferation and peaceful uses of nuclear energy, said Wang.
He noted that Iran should continue honoring its commitment to not developing nuclear weapons, and that all other 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).
Third, stay committed to the framework of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as the basis for new consensus, said the Chinese foreign minister.
China hopes that all parties will work toward the same direction and resume dialogue and negotiation as early as possible, Wang said, adding that the United States should demonstrate political sincerity and return to talks at an early date.
Fourth, stay committed to promoting cooperation through dialogue, and oppose pressing for intervention by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Wang stressed.
He said that under the current situation, hasty intervention by the UNSC will not help build confidence or bridge differences among the relevant parties. Initiating the snapback mechanism would undo years of diplomatic efforts, and must be handled with caution, he pointed out.
Fifth, stay committed to a step-by-step and reciprocal approach, and seek consensus through consultation, said Wang.
"History has proven that acting from a position of strength would not lead to the key to resolving difficult issues," said Wang.
"Upholding the principle of mutual respect is the only viable path to finding the greatest common ground that accommodates the legitimate concerns of all parties and reaching a solution that meets the expectation of the international community," he noted.
Wang said that as a permanent member of the UNSC and a party to the JCPOA, China will stay in communication and coordination with all relevant parties, actively promote talks for peace, and play a constructive role in realizing early resumption of talks. ■
