Senior representatives from the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany will meet in Vienna on Thursday to discuss the Iran nuclear issue, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Tuesday.

"There is a foreign ministers' meeting in Vienna," Liu Jianchao confirmed at a regular press conference. "Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo will take part in the meeting."

Liu urged the parties concerned to take constructive attitude to create favorable conditions and atmosphere for the resumption of the nuclear negotiation.

China has been supportive of the peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear issue through diplomacy and negotiations.

"As a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran enjoys the right to peaceful use of nuclear power," Liu said. "But it should also fulfil its corresponding responsibility and commitment," said Liu.

"It is urgently needed that Iran should fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and regain the confidence of the international community on its nuclear program," the spokesman said.

China spoke highly of a package of incentives raised by France, Germany and Britain, said Liu.

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany are expected to talk about a decision to offer Iran a package of incentives in return for Iran's suspension of its nuclear activities.

The six nations achieved some progress in formulating a common position at the meeting on the Iran nuclear issue in London last Wednesday.

Source: Xinhua