Western states unlikely to initiate economic sanctions on Iran - President
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, April 24, IRNA
President-Press Conference
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Monday that it is unlikely that Western states would press ahead with the unwise plan of economic sanctions on Iran since it will be a grave mistake and will backfire.
Responding to a question by reporter from London-based Independent, who asked whether economic sanctions would create obstacles for his government in handling the national economy, President Ahmadinejad said, "I think even the two or three states which are vehemently against Iran will not make such a grave mistake.
"Any restrictions against Iran will backfire. Iran has robust economy based on strong infrastructure. We've not achieved our national strength from them so as to lose if they create obstacles for us.
"Thanks God, Iran is a rich state with necessary mechanisms to safeguard national interests. Iranian technicians, scientists, designers and thinkers advocate self-sufficiency in all domains. So, Iran pays no heed of any possible economic sanctions."
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