Iran nuclear deal good news for the world, says Chinese FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the framework nuclear agreement clinched by international brokers and Iran on Thursday is "good news" for the world.

China welcomes the important framework agreement, Wang said in a statement on Friday, noting the deal laid a solid foundation for a further comprehensive agreement.

Senior diplomats of the United States, Britain, France, Russia, China plus Germany agreed on parameters to resolve major issues on Iran's nuclear program, following eight-day-long intense negotiations in the Swiss city of Lausanne.

It is in line with the common interests of the international community and the spirit of the UN Charter to properly solve Iran's nuclear issue through dialogue and negotiations, said Wang.

The issue matters to the global non-proliferation, Iran's right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy as well as peace and stability in the Middle East, according to the minister.

He urged all sides to cherish the outcomes, create more favorable conditions and remove all possible obstacles to firmly push forward negotiation for a final settlement. Endi