China calls for int'l peace, security at nuclear summit

 　　BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- China on Thursday called for the upcoming 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit to make positive contributions to international peace and security.

　　Foreign Ministry¹ spokesman Hong Lei made the remarks at a regular press briefing when commenting on President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy's remark that the summit should reach an agreement and make commitments.

　　Hong said China hoped the summit would further promote international cooperation on nuclear security, help enhance the security of global nuclear materials and facilities, and promote the sustainable development of the economy and nuclear energy.

　　Chinese President Hu Jintao will attend the summit, scheduled for March 26 to 27.

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n.(政府的)部；牧师

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• They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
• We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。