The new UN draft resolution should help resolve the Iran nuclear issue peacefully, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao on Thursday.

China has always supported international non-proliferation mechanisms and expects no more turbulence in the Middle East, Liu said at a regular press conference.

The new draft resolution urges UN member states to take steps to prevent Iran from transferring any materials or knowledge related to those programs to other parties and to deny Teheran any financial, technical or other assistance that could aid it in such a purpose.

"The Chinese side is currently working on the new draft," Liu said.

The United States has been seeking to impose sanctions on Iran through the UN Security Council on the grounds that the Islamic country has developed a nuclear weapon program under the cover of a civilian program. However, Iran has said that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only.

Iran has said it wants talks with Europe, Russia, China and the United States but will not suspend its nuclear work in advance.

"China maintains its position of resolving the Iran nuclear issue through dialogue and consultation." Liu said.

Source: Xinhua