BEIJING, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- To build a harmonious Northeast Asia is in the common interests of all parties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said Thursday.

    To achieve denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula by peaceful means through dialogue and consultation, realize normalization of relations between relevant countries and build a new harmonious pattern for Northeast Asia conforms to the common interests of the parties concerned, she said.

    Jiang made the remarks when asked to comment on the coming new session of six-party talks on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue.

    She said preparations are being made for the third phase of the fifth round of six-party talks scheduled to begin on Feb. 8, and China hopes that all parties will show sincerity, enhance trust and promote "positive progress" of the fresh round of talks and work jointly to make it a good start for implementing the Sept. 19joint statement.

    The Sept. 19 agreement was signed at the fourth round of the six-party talks in September 2005, aiming at resolving the nuclear standoff.

    Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei, who is also China's chief negotiator to the six-party talks, said on Wednesday that he hopes the upcoming session of six-party talks will accomplish its mission within three to four days.

    The United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) had just ended two-day talks on financial issues in Beijing,which is believed as one of the key factors that have stalled the six-party talks.

    The talks, involving the DPRK, the United States, China, Russia, the Republic of Korea and Japan, are aimed at denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula.