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Iran, France, Germany, Britain discuss nuclear programs

IRNA

Tehran, Oct 21, IRNA -- Iran, Germany, France and Britain discussed 
here Tuesday the aspects of cooperation and Iran`s peaceful nuclear 
activities and avenues for bolstering of cooperation between Iran 
and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). 
Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi, in a meeting with his French, 
British and German counterparts Dominique de Villepin, Jack Straw and 
Joschka Fischer, respectively, outlined Iran`s stance and views on 
the country`s nuclear activities. 
"Iran does not seek nuclear weapons," Kharrazi said, adding 
"weapons of mass destruction have no place in Iran`s security and 
military doctrine." 
Kharrazi noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran believes in 
non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and is determined to 
continue the confidence-building trend with the IAEA. 
"Iran is committed to a Middle East free from weapons of mass 
destruction," the Iranian minister said, stressing "cooperation should
be further strengthened in this regard." 
He said Iran seeks and completely has the right to use nuclear 
energy peacefully based on the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) 
adding, "Iran`s security and dignity are very important for us." 
Kharrazi also expressed hope that Iran benefits from technical 
and technological cooperation and said, "Iran has great potentials to 
restore peace and security in the region and welcomes cooperation and 
talks to this effect." 
Fischer, for his part, expressed hope that constructive 
negotiations would continue and the atmosphere of trust and 
cooperation would be further strengthened. 
Meanwhile, Villepin said his country attaches special importance 
to Iran`s culture, rich civilization and status and added that there 
are great potentials for talks. 
He hoped Iran and the IAEA would further strengthen cooperation. 
Straw also stressed the importance of expansion of talks and 
cooperation and highlighted Iran`s status and the need for 
confidence-building in international arena, adding, "Iran, as a member
of the international community, plays an important role." 
He hoped good cooperation between the sides would bring about 
considerable outcomes. 
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