Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on Saturday called for an early resumption of the six-party talks, saying the peaceful resolution of the Korean Peninsula issue will make the peninsula free of nuclear weapons.

In a speech at the 14th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Havana, Yang, who led a Chinese government delegation to attend the meeting as an observer, said the peaceful resolution of the Korean Peninsula issue will conducive to peace and stability both on the peninsula and in Northeast Asia.

"We urge the parties concerned to enhance mutual trust, move towards each other and create conditions for the settlement of the issue rather than take any action that will increase tension and exacerbate the situation," Yang said.

The six parties include China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the United States, the Republic of Korea, Russia and Japan.

On the Iran nuclear issue, the Chinese vice foreign minister said "Iran has the right to use nuclear energy peacefully." However, he stressed Iran should fulfill its obligations and commitment under relevant international treaties.

A declaration adopted Saturday by the NAM summit also defended the right of all countries to peacefully use nuclear energy, including the right to enrich uranium for producing electricity.

Yang said the Iranian nuclear issue is at a critical juncture, adding the door is still open for a peaceful solution. "All parties concerned should take constructive steps and show flexibility to resume dialogue and negotiation at an early date," said Yang.

On the Middle East issue, the Chinese vice foreign minister said China supports the restoration of just and lasting peace in the Middle East and the principle of "Land for Peace," adding China will continue to support the just stand and positions of Arab countries in the United Nations and at the UN Security Council.

On the U.S. blockade against Cuba, Yang said "We support the Cuban government and the people in their efforts to safeguard independence and sovereignty and urge the country concerned to follow the trend of the times and lift its economic, business and financial blockade and sanctions against Cuba."

Source: Xinhua