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Iran`s plan to produce centrifuge parts, a legitimate right: FM

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, July 1, IRNA -- Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said in Mexico
City on Wednesday Iran`s plan to produce centrifuge parts is the 
country`s legitimate right in the context of the Islamic Republic`s 
international commitments. 
He told a joint press conference with Mexican counterpart Luis 
Ernesto Derbez that Iran is determined to make peaceful use of nuclear
energy. 
Since Europeans did not fulfill their commitments to help close 
the file of Iran`s nuclear activities with the International Atomic 
Energy Agency (IAEA), therefore Tehran has no commitment with regards 
to cessation of production of centrifuge parts, he added. 
All Iran`s nuclear activities are under IAEA supervision, he said 
adding that Tehran is determined to continue its cooperation with the 
agency. 
On Iraq, he expressed his pleasure with transfer of power to 
Iraqis and referred to it as a step forward to Iraqi national 
sovereignty. 
The new government has not been elected by people, he said 
stressing that the interim government has a great responsibility to 
pave the way for democratic elections. 
Tehran will cooperate with the new government as it did with the 
Iraqi Governing Council (IGC), Kharrazi said adding that cooperation 
will continue with the new government to draw up new Iraqi 
Constitution and hold democratic elections. 
Urging the United Nations to help Iraq, the Iranian foreign 
minister expressed the hope that elections will be held in due time. 
The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to play key role as Iraq`s 
neighboring state, he added. 
On possibility of continuation of conflicts in Iraq, he said 
Tehran is not concerned over such matters inside Iraq. 
"Iraqis are brave and intelligent people and have repeatedly 
proved this," he said adding that they have "great politicians and 
religious leaders" who are capable of solving the existing problems 
through unity and solidarity. 
"The unity of the Iraqi people will benefit the entire world", 
Kharrazi stated. 
Terming his talks with senior Mexican officials as constructive 
and fruitful, he said both Iran and Mexico are two developing 
countries which hold independent diplomatic and international stand. 
Meanwhile, Derbez said that both Iran and Mexico are interested in
expansion of all-out bilateral cooperation. 
Mexican President Vincent Fox Quesada has invited his Iranian 
counterpart President Mohammad Khatami to visit Mexico, he announced 
adding that the visit will pave the way for expansion of bilateral 
ties. 
Tehran-Mexico City political, economic and cultural cooperation 
was discussed during several meetings held between Mexican officials 
and the Iranian delegation, he noted. 
Kharrazi, heading a delegation arrived in Mexico on Monday on 
an official visit. 
Kharrazi will then proceed to Cuba to discuss expansion of 
Tehran-Havana relations as well as regional and international 
developments with senior Cuban officials. 
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