Diplomat warns against politicization of Iran's nuclear case
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, Feb 9, IRNA
Iran-Brazil-Hashemi
Iranian Ambassador to Brazil Jafar Hashemi on Wednesday warned against politicization of Iran's nuclear case by western states.
"The political stance taken by western states towards Iran over this issue can be a danger to other developing nations," said Hashemi in a press conference in Brazilia.
"The January 4th resolution passed by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and tabled by western states against Iran's nuclear activities can serve as a warning to other nations that have a similar desire to acquire peaceful nuclear energy.
"We believe the Agency's gesture is politically motivated and that westerners, in fact, have turned a technical and legal issue into a political one," the ambassador said.
"This could be true for other countries in the future as well," he added.
He called on all countries, particularly those with friendly ties to Iran, to avoid falling into such a scheme.
Brazil was among the countries that voted in favor of the IAEA Board resolution that reported Iran's dossier to the UN Security Council last week.
Hashemi stressed that Iran does not desire anything "more or less" than what others are entitled when it comes to nuclear energy intended for peaceful purposes.
He reiterated that access to peaceful nuclear energy is Iran's right and that of all countries, including Brazil.
The ambassador warned: "If our rights are not respected today, other countries' rights could also be violated tomorrow."
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