Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said here Sunday that the six-party talks on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue should be continued despite many difficulties in the peace process.

At a press conference at the ongoing annual session of the National People's Congress, Li said China hopes major parties to demonstrate flexibility, sincerity and patience for early re-opening of the talks.

"No matter how difficult the process is," the top diplomat said," China always adheres to the position for making peace and facilitating the talks in an objective and impartial way."

Li said that China pursues the objective for a nuclear-free, peaceful and stable Korean Peninsula.

Meanwhile, he said, "the legitimate concerns of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea should be addressed."

"The six-party talks present a realistic choice for the resolution on the nuclear issue through dialogue," he said, adding that the talks are in the interest of all the parties.

Source: Xinhua