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Ahmadinejad: Iran to continue peaceful nuclear activities

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Khorramabad, Lorestan prov, March 8, IRNA
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President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday said that Iran is determined to continue its peaceful nuclear activities.

Speaking at a gathering of people at Takhti Stadium in the provincial capital of Khorramabad, he added that today the humanity is in the grip of the world despotism interested in making all nations obedient to them and expecting them to work towards their welfare.

The president noted that politicians are upset about the joy of the Iranian nation and are reluctant to witness its success and progress.

"The Iranian nation has neither launched aggression on any country in the past nor will it surrender to the violence of other states. I would like to inform all nations, in particular those neighboring Iran, that the Iranian people call for peace, security and tranquility based upon justice for the world nations.

"The Iranian nation has been the brother and friend of the world nations, in particular the Islamic and neighboring ones. Our nation has the potential to promote peace and security and defend the interests of the regional countries rather than intending to violate the rights of any party," added the president.

Ahmadinejad noted that the efforts of the Iranian nation to access nuclear energy is for peaceful purposes, adding that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not even found one single document proving the country's deviation.

"Unfortunately, given the pressure exerted upon the United Nations nuclear watchdog, it has a dual approach to the issue.

"Our nation moves in the path of peace and security. Unlike other countries, where members of the government hardly dare to appear in the people's gathering, we rely upon our nation," said the president.

Turning to the ancient culture and civilization of the Iranian nation, he voiced the nation's message of peace and friendship.

"Given our decision to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, we expect our relevant right to be recognized and respected.

Concerning the question whether the claim on enforcing law for everyone and the issue of human rights, he said "our path is clear.

"We will move in the path indicated by the Iranian nation and are prepared to cooperate with other countries in this respect.

"However, if they intend to violate the rights of the Iranian nation, we would rather recommend them not to bother about it, given that our nation will not yield to oppression and political factions and will rather continue their own path," concluded Ahmadinejad.

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