Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said in Beijing Wednesday that there is still room to solve Iran's nuclear issue within the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

"The days before the March 6 meeting of the IAEA are crucial," said Li at a press conference together with visiting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Li appealed to the international community to be calm, restrained and patient and show flexibility in creating necessary conditions for the resumption of nuclear negotiations between Europe and Iran.

China is opposed to the proliferation of nuclear weapons and advocates safeguarding the seriousness of the international non-proliferation system, Li said, adding that China hopes to properly solve Iran's nuclear issue through diplomatic means.

Li and Steinmeier held hour-long talks before meeting press together. The two sides exchanged views in depth on bilateral ties and international and regional issues.

Source: Xinhua