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Europe does not want to lose its role in Iran's nuclear dossier: diplomat

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Vienna, March 6, IRNA
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A Western diplomat said here Monday that Europe does not want to lose its role in Iran's nuclear dossier.

The diplomat, speaking on the condition of anonymity on the sidelines of the Monday afternoon session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), referred to the Russia and Germany's consent to research-related activities being carried out in Iran.

"Some unofficial sources at the IAEA had mentioned Germany and Russia's approval regarding the research activities in Iran." "Based on the news, the two nations have recognized the right of Iran in doing research-related activities including uranium enrichment at a low level," he told IRNA.

"This is the reason that Germany wants to enter the fray with a new gesture to preserve Europe's role in the file."
He said that the IAEA session will not make a final decision on Iran. The decisions regarding Iran should be searched elsewhere, he added.

"Consultations will continue outside the nuclear watchdog," he added.

Iran's Representative to the UN nuclear watchdog Ali-Asghar Soltanieh said here earlier on Monday that talks on Iran's nuclear activities are still continuing in Vienna.

He told IRNA that Iran submitted its proposal to the EU3 and Russia and is now awaiting their response.

Speaking on the sidelines of the first seasonal meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), he added that Iran can show no flexibility on its 'nuclear research', given that any country whose scholars have the capability to conduct research is entitled to such a right.

"Meanwhile, since the former resolution was approved on account of Iran's nuclear research it is impossible to suspend research and development in the field.

"We shall continue both nuclear research and development. However, concerning the other discussed issues, we shall cooperate closely to prove that our nuclear activities are peaceful."
The IAEA seasonal meeting opened in the Austrian capital of Vienna on Monday. The 11-page report of the agency Director General Mohamed ElBaradei was on the session's agenda.

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