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Europe asks Iraq to intercede with Iran in nuclear program

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Baghdad, Jan 29, IRNA
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The governments of France, Germany and Britain asked Iraq here Saturday to intercede with Iran on Tehran's nuclear energy program.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ebrahim Jaafari and the ambassadors from the European trio discussed in press conference a request from the European countries to act as intermediary with Tehran on its nuclear issue.

Baghdad is ready to play a meditating role between Europe and Iran on Iran's nuclear dossier, Jaafari added.

"Iraq will do its best to foster regional and world interest," he added.

He further expressed hope that he will be a worthy conveyor of the message to Iran.

Jaafari also said that Iraq and Europe have cordial relations.

Iraq attaches importance to its relations with the whole world and notably its neighbors."
The European ambassadors also voiced their governments request for Tehran to cease all nuclear-related activities.

They also reiterated their governments approval of the Russian initiative and expressed hope that the nuclear issue will be resolved amicably without referral to the UN Security Council.

Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Saturday that Tehran and Moscow have reached agreement on certain points such as increasing the number of partners.

"Russian proposal is under thorough study and talks on the issue are underway. Thus far, Tehran and Moscow have reached agreement on certain points such as increasing the number of partners," said Mottaki on Saturday.

Mottaki said certain other points such as site of enrichment are under discussion.

As for Iran's possible reaction in case of it being reported to the UN Security Council, Mottaki said, "If such a thing happens in the February 2 meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the government will have to suspend all its voluntary measures upon an approval of the Majlis."
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