Beijing, November 5 (KCNA) -- Hong Lei, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, in a press conference on Friday referred to the solution to the nuclear issue in Iran.

Hong said China has consistently maintained the stand that Iran's nuclear issue should be settled through dialogue and negotiations.

The IAEA should make positive efforts to seek a clear solution to the relevant problems through dialogue with Iran in a fair and objective manner, Hong said, adding that China is opposed to posing any threat to the other party through the use of force and by armed forces when dealing with international issues.