China hoping for progress in Iran nuclear talks

China is hoping for progress in the latest round of talks on the Iranian nuclear program as Tehran and its negotiating partners push to secure a comprehensive deal by June 30.

The Chinese side hopes that all parties will keep up the “good work” after achieving consensus on the “key elements” of a comprehensive agreement earlier this month, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said at his regular press conference on Thursday.

He called on Iran and the P5+1 group to address each other’s concerns, resolve the outstanding issues completely and immediately, and press ahead with efforts to conclude a comprehensive agreement.