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China urges Iran to "positively respond" to int'l concerns
2007-11-09 00:00

 

    BEIJING, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- China Thursday called on Iran to "positively respond" to international concerns about its nuclear program, a day after Iran announced it had installed 3,000 centrifuges for uranium enrichment.

    "We have taken note of the developments and we request Iran to positively respond and attach importance to the concerns and voice of the international community," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said.

    He said Iran should show restraint and adopt a flexible attitude in relevant dialogue and contact.

    China still hopes the issue can be peacefully resolved through dialogue and consultation, Liu said.

    China will keep on playing a constructive role in this issue and is willing to continue its communication with relevant parties in an effort to push the issue in the correct direction, he added.

    Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that Iran has already installed 3,000 centrifuges for uranium enrichment in defiance of the UN's calls for the project's suspension.

    The UN Security Council has imposed two resolutions against Tehran's nuclear program since last December, demanding a halt be called to the uranium enrichment work. Iran's senior officials have repeatedly refused the request.

    Source: Xinhua


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