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FM: Suspension of uranium enrichment involves a technical process

IRNA

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA -- Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi here on 
Tuesday said that in order for Iran to suspend the uranium enrichment 
process, the required technical grounds should first be prepared. 
Speaking to reporters after meeting with Majlis National Security 
and Foreign Policy Commission members, he said that signing of the 
preliminary additional protocol requires a special process. 
"We are currently drawing up a letter on the issue to be forwarded
to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which will be signed
by Iran, once the agency approves it," he added. 
In response to the question on the reaction of the scholars and 
students to the four-party Tehran Statement, he said that decisions 
in Iran are taken after different outlooks are examined. 
"However, the reasons for the measures to be taken should be 
provided and the remarks of the opponents should be heard, given they 
feel bound to voice their views, which should be respected. 
"This proves that great difficulties should be overcome to make 
decisions and that it is not so easy to dictate something to others," 
he added. 
Kharrazi hoped to manage to develop an atmosphere satisfactory to 
everyone. 
Turning to people as supporters of the ruling system, he said, 
"We believe that the people are entitled to express themselves. 
Meanwhile, it is our duty to keep them informed." 
Concerning the absence of MPs in the EU foreign ministers meeting,
he expressed respect for the deputies and said that any measure taken 
by the government with respect to signing of the additional protocol 
should eventually be ratified by Majlis. 
"Majlis fulfills its supervisory task by holding such talks and 
will accomplish its legislative duties through assessment of the 
future draft of the additional protocol and its final ratification. 
"It is our duty to brief MPs on Iran`s foreign policy. We 
were invited to today`s session to brief them on the content of the 
joint statement issued at Tehran foreign ministers meeting," he added.
Kharrazi said that the diversity of outlooks on the issue is quite
normal. 
He hoped that the government and Majlis would manage to take 
further steps to the effect, given the good cooperation between them. 
Kharrazi attended the meeting of Majlis National Security and 
Foreign Policy Commission along with Foreign Ministry Spokesman 
Hamid-Reza Asefi. 
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