China's Hu pledges help on Iran, N Korea nuclear

WASHINGTON, Apr 20 (Reuters) Chinese President Hu Jintao today pledged that China would help resolve the disputes over nuclear programs in Iran and North Korea through diplomatic means.

Hu said China was ready ''to peacefully resolve the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula and the Iranian nuclear issue through diplomatic negotiations.'' He spoke at an arrival ceremony at the White House standing next to President George W Bush.

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