WASHINGTON, April 20 (Xinhua) -- China will continue to work with the United States and other parties concerned to seek a peaceful solution to the nuclear issues on the Korean Peninsula and in Iran, Chinese President Hu Jintao said Thursday.

    Hu made the remarks at the welcome ceremony hosted in his honor by U.S. President George W. Bush on the White House South Lawn.

    "China is ready to continue to work with the U.S. side and other parties concerned to peacefully resolve the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula and the Iranian nuclear issue through diplomatic negotiations, to uphold the international nonproliferation regime and to safeguard global peace and stability," the Chinese president said.

    "The 21st century has entrusted people around world with a lofty historic mission. That is to maintain world peace, promote common development and create a brighter future for mankind," said Hu.

    Hu called on the United States to work together with the international community to build a world of enduring peace, common prosperity and harmony.

    President Hu arrived in Washington Wednesday evening from Seattle.

    The United States is the first leg of his five-nation tour, which will also take him to Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Nigeria and Kenya. Enditem