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Majlis approves outlines of bill on peaceful nuclear technology

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, Oct 31, IRNA -- Majlis on Sunday approved with a strong 
majority the outlines of the bill on gaining access to nuclear 
technology for peaceful purposes. 
Once finally approved, the bill will urge the government to 
utilize scientists, researchers and facilities to follow up its 
commitments to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and also 
towards the countries enjoying this technology that are members of the
nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in regards to country`s access 
to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes including providing the 
fuel circle. 
Majlis Speaker Gholam Ali Haddad Adel in his remarks in today`s 
open session pointed out that the parliament in Iran was in fact the 
voice of the nation and went on to stress that the Majlis would never 
yield to pressures. 
He said the Iranian nation insists on having its voice heard by 
the world and at the same time persists on safeguarding its national 
interests and also its right to use nuclear technology for peaceful 
purposes. 
He underlined that the parliament is determined to support the 
efforts of young Iranian scientists who are working for progress of 
the country and to safeguard national interests. 
The bill on gaining access to nuclear technology for peaceful 
purposes was discussed in Majlis open session today following the 
request of 50 MPs from the Presiding Board to focus on it as an 
emergency bill. 
238 members of the 290-seat parliament voted in favor of the bill.
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