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FM: Iran not to overlook its right to access nuclear technology

IRNA

Madrid, Oct 23, IRNA -- Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi in a 
meeting with his Spanish counterpart Anna Palacio here on Thursday 
stressed that Iran will not overlook its right to peaceful 
application of nuclear technology. 
Currently visiting Madrid to attend the International Donors 
Conference on Iraq`s Reconstruction, Kharrazi conferred with the 
Spanish Foreign Minister Thursday afternoon. 
In the meeting, Kharrazi said that Iran has suspended its 
uranium enrichment program to show its good will. 
Turning to the recent talks between Iranian officials and the 
foreign ministers of the three EU states in Tehran, he added, "We 
have announced time and again that Iran is prepared to sign the 
nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Additional Protocol, provided 
that Iran`s interests, security and national sovereignty are 
protected." 
The Iranian minister added that this was guaranteed during the 
recent Tehran meeting. 
Expressing satisfaction with the promotion of mutual ties, 
he reiterated the need for exchange of views between the high-ranking 
delegations from the two states. 
For her part, Palacio underlined that fortunately a new 
atmosphere has been developed in Tehran-Madrid ties. 
She noted that the understanding reached bilaterally has provided 
for equal interests of both sides. 
Palacio declared the readiness of her country to cooperate with 
Iran in all fields. 
"Iran`s noteworthy experience in the region, especially with 
respect to Iraq affairs, is a significant element contributing to 
development of ties between Tehran and various states," she added. 
Turning to the economic and industrial cooperation between Iran 
and Spain, she noted that the trend of bilateral ties has so long 
shown good progress and hoped that it will continue. 
The two foreign ministers also discussed the procedure of the 
participation of world countries in the reconstruction of Iraq. 
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