BEIJING - China on Thursday reaffirmed its willingness to actively participate in dialogues with Iran regarding its nuclear program.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei made the remark at a regular press briefing when asked about China's expectations for the dialogues.

The P5+1 countries (United States, China, Russia, France, Germany and Britain) and Iran have expressed their willingness to engage in faithful dialogues due to the joint efforts of all parties involved, Hong said.

Hong said all parties concerned are currently discussing arrangements for the resumption of the dialogues.

"China is ready to work with all concerned parties to play a constructive role in finding a comprehensive, long-term and proper solution to the Iranian nuclear issue," he said.