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Envoy says nuclear arms not in Iran`s military doctrine

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 11, IRNA -- Iran`s Ambassador to the Philippines 
Jalal Kalantari said in Manila on Friday that the production of 
nuclear arms has no place in Iran`s military doctrine. 
Kalantari, in a press conference, said Iran`s nuclear energy 
program is peaceful, and that Iran is simply trying to use the nuclear
technology to satisfy its energy needs. 
He said Iran`s population has doubled since 1979 and currently 
stands at a total of 70 million, adding that relying on fossil 
energy to meet the requirements of such a large population is "not 
logical". 
Kalantari said Iran has no alternative but to use the nuclear 
technology to diversify its energy sources, stressing that all Iran`s 
efforts to that effect have been carried out under the supervision of 
the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). 
Elsewhere in his remarks, the ambassador highlighted the 
achievements of the Islamic Revolution in promoting freedom and 
institutionalizing democracy over the past 26 years. 
Kalantari also rejected US charges that Iran is supporting 
terrorism, and recalled Iran`s efforts to fight terrorism. 
He added that any effort to uproot terrorism in the international 
community requires a unified action under the aegis of the United 
Nations. Kalantari stressed that such action must be free from any 
discrimination and selective approach. 
Iran`s Ambassador to the Philippines described Tehran-Manila ties 
as positive, and expressed hope that the air traffic agreement between
the two countries would set the stage for promotion of mutual trade 
and cultural relations. 
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