On September 23, 2009, foreign ministers from China, the United States, Russia, Britain, France and Germany convened a meeting on Iran's nuclear issue in New York. Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi attended the meeting. The participants exchanged views on the situation of Iran's nuclear issue and the following steps to be taken. A joint statement of the foreign ministers of the six countries was issued after the meeting. The joint statement emphasized that the six countries were committed to solving Iran's nuclear issue through dialogue and negotiation, hoping for an early resumption of the talks with Iran.

Addressing the meeting, Yang said it conformed to the common interests of the international community to maintain the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, solve Iran's nuclear issue peacefully through diplomatic negotiation and safeguard peace and stability of the Middle East region. The parties concerned should seize the favorable opportunity at the moment, step up diplomatic efforts and push for a positive outcome from the upcoming meeting of EU and six countries with Iran, Yang said, adding that efforts should be made to push for an early resumption of the talks and seek a comprehensive, long-term and proper solution to the issue.

Yang said China has always been committed to promoting peaceful talks. China is ready to work with the international community and play a constructive role in solving Iran's nuclear issue peacefully through diplomatic negotiations.