An Iranian lawmaker has reiterated the Islamic republic's readiness for the talks with the world powers over the country's controversial nuclear program, local media reported Monday.

Hossein Sobhaninia, a member of the presiding board of Iran's Majlis (parliament), said Monday that holding talks with UN Security Council's five permanent members -- the United States, Britain, China, France and Russia -- plus Germany, known as P5+1, can be beneficial to both sides, according to Press TV.

"The Islamic republic has always welcomed negotiations and considers them to be useful because the continuation of talks can certainly have positive points for both sides and remove ambiguities," Sobhaninia was quoted as saying.

"Up to this stage, we have addressed all questions and ambiguities, but we feel that the Westerners are not seeking full clarity on, or the resolution of, the issue and seek to prolong the issue and ratcheting up pressure (against Iran) under different pretexts," he said.

The Islamic republic would not give up its right to the enrichment of uranium during the talks with the P5+1, he said, adding that "the issue of enrichment is one of our red lines and negotiations do not mean that we would back down from enrichment."

A spokesperson of the European Union (EU) said Wednesday that the world powers are committed to holding a new round of talks with Iran "as soon as possible."

A meeting of representatives from the P5+1 was held in Brussels on Wednesday, chaired by EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton.

"The P5+1 remain united in their efforts to seek a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue," said Ashton's spokesperson, adding that "necessary contact will be made in the coming days."

The EU is sticking to its dual-track approach, which combines sanctions with political negotiations, towards the resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue.