The Chinese government on Thursday said its nuclear energy cooperation with Australia serves peaceful purposes.

"China-Australia cooperation on nuclear energy serves peaceful purposes and common interests," Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said at a press briefing held in Beijing.

Both China and Australia were signatories to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) and members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Qin said.

"As a responsible country, China will honor its commitments and observe the relevant international treaties," he said.

Source: Xinhua