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Inspections take place within framework of Safeguard Agreement

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, Jan 30, IRNA
Iran-Inspection-Elham
Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham here Monday said that inspection of nuclear installations by the United Nations nuclear watchdog, including the one in Lavizan, take place according to the previously declared policies acceptable to both sides and within the framework of Safeguard Agreement.

Speaking to reporters in this week's briefing, in response to a question whether Iran may agree to conduct enrichment in the Russian soil for several years, he said that given Iran's interest in having a partner in enrichment process towards peaceful purposes, it will discuss the issue with Russians.

He underlined that Iran will never give up its inalienable rights.

In reply to a question whether Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki heading the Iranian delegation expected to attend London conference is likely to discuss the country's nuclear issue, he said that reconstruction of Afghanistan will be the only issue on the agenda of the meeting and the main reason for Mottaki's participation.

"However, any topic may be discussed on the sidelines of London conference, as is the case with political sessions, adding that they have nothing to do with the agenda and objective of the visit of Iranian officials to London," he added.

Concerning Iran's approach towards the victory of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement in the recent parliamentary election and appointment of Iran's ambassador to the country, he said that Iran will support any step that will help restore the full rights of the Palestinian people.

"Iran is satisfied with the result of Palestinian election and welcomes any measure taken by Palestinians that will restore their rights," he added.

Elham pointed to Hamas victory in the recent election as the first step taken by Palestinians and said that Iran's general outlook consists of establishment of a unified Palestine, an integrated government and full freedom of the noble Qods.

He hoped that the Palestinian refugees will return to their homeland and that through a referendum a government based upon the votes of all Palestinians, irrespective of their religion, will be formed.

"The world, in particular the Western governments, should note the direction in which the public will be oriented once the grounds are prepared for them to make decisions based upon democratic principles.

"The will of the Palestinian people should be taken into view and respected," concluded Elham.

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