China and Israel will exchange views on the Iranian nuclear issue during Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's current visit to China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao confirmed Tuesday.

The two sides will exchange views on issues of common concern, including the Middle East issue and the Iranian nuclear issue, Liu said at a regular briefing.

"China attaches importance to his visit, and we are looking forward to discussions on consolidating friendly relations between the two countries," the spokesman said.

Olmert arrived in Beijing on Tuesday morning for a three-day official visit to China. The visit is the first since he took office last May.

Source: Xinhua