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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, outlined on Friday China's five-point proposal for properly resolving the Iranian nuclear issue under the new circumstances including resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means, and opposing the use of force and illegal sanctions.

Wang made this proposal when meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov Sergey Alexeevich and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who came to Beijing for attending the China-Russia-Iran meeting on the Iranian nuclear issue on Friday.

Wang said all parties should uphold a common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security outlook, actively create conditions for resuming dialogue and negotiations, and refrain from actions that could escalate tensions.

China also suggested to ensure a balance between rights and responsibilities, coordinating nuclear non-proliferation with the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Iran should continue to uphold its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, while all parties should fully respect Iran's right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy as a signatory of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), according to a readout published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Wang proposed to reach new consensus based on the framework of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). China hopes all parties will meet each other halfway and resume dialogue and negotiations as soon as possible. The US should demonstrate political sincerity and return to the negotiations without delay, Wang said.

Also, efforts should be made to promote cooperation through dialogue, opposing the forced involvement of the UN Security Council, Wang said.

Under the current circumstances, a hasty intervention by the Security Council would not help build trust or bridge differences. Triggering the "snapback mechanism" would undo years of diplomatic efforts and must be approached with extreme caution, the Chinese Foreign Minister noted.

Also, it should adhere to a step-by-step, reciprocal approach and seeking consensus through consultation, Wang said.

History has shown that the so-called position of strength will never serve as the key to solving complex issues. Only by upholding mutual respect can all parties find the broadest common ground that accommodates legitimate concerns of all parties and achieve a resolution in line with international expectations, Wang added.