Special report: Iran Nuclear Crisis

Special report: Premier Wen visits Asia, Europe    

    HELSINKI, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- China and the European Union (EU)called on Iran on Saturday to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1696 and the resolutions of the UN nuclear watch dog.

    "Leaders welcomed the proposals put forward by France, Germany, the United Kingdom, endorsed by the United States, the Russian Federation and China, with the support of the European Union's High Representative, for a long-term and comprehensive arrangement with Iran based on mutual respect and mutual confidence," said a joint statement released after an EU-China summit.

    The United Sates has been pushing for sanctions against Tehran. But the EU is obviously in favor of continued talks with the country. Enditem