China will continue to play a constructive role in working for an appropriate settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue, Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said while addressing the UN General Assembly on Friday.

China hopes that the parties involved will exercise patience and restraint, continue to be flexible in approach and stay committed to the correct course of pursuing peaceful resolution, Li said.

Diplomatic negotiation represents the best chance for resolving Iran's nuclear issue and serves the interests of all parties, Li added.

Source: Xinhua