Chinese premier says sovereignty, security of all countries should be respected

DUSHANBE, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China believes sovereignty and security of all countries should be respected.

In his meeting with Iran's First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref, Li said all parties concerned should opt for peace, resume dialogue and negotiations at an early date, and resolve differences through political and diplomatic means, so as to help restore peace and tranquility to the region at an early date.