Germany hails Iran`s signing of additional protocol to NPT
IRNA
Berlin, Dec 19, IRNA -- The German government welcomed Friday Iran`s signing of the additional protocol to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, calling it an "important step". "We naturally welcome Iran`s signing of the additional protocol of the International Atomic Energy Agency," German Foreign Ministry spokesman, Walter Lindner told IRNA. "It`s an important step for the implementation of the accord which was agreed upon by the three European Foreign Ministers and the Iranian government. It`s also an important step for the implementation of the latest IAEA resolution which was passed on November 26," he added. Lindner urged also Iran to comply with the additional protocol prior of its ratification by the Iranian Parliament. OT/214 End
