China to host Russia, Iran for nuclear talks this week

China will hold a trilateral meeting featuring itself, Russia and Iran on the Iranian nuclear issue on 14th March, a Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday. 

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu will chair the meeting, and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov Sergey Alexeevich and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi will attend the meeting in Beijing, the spokesperson said, adding that the three parties will exchange views on the Iranian nuclear issue and other issues of mutual interest.