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Iran will not negotiate its inalienable right: President

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Qazvin, June 9, IRNA
President-Qazvin-Visit
Iran will not negotiate its inalienable rights, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Thursday night.

President Ahmadinejad, who arrived in the northwestern province of Qazvin Thursday morning along with members of his cabinet, made the remark while addressing families of martyrs and war veterans of the province.

"We intend to hold talks (with states) on international issues.

(Certain countries) spread propaganda that if they officially recognize Iran's right to have access to nuclear fuel cycle, it will be tantamount to giving a major concession to our nation.

"They should not think that if they hold talks with Iran, it means they have given a concession to the country.

"They should know that it is the Iranian nation which accepts to negotiate with them on international issues. This is the Iranian nation who is giving procession to them," he said.

He added, "They make decisions against Palestine, Iraq and Afghanistan. We intend to hold talks with them on roots of corruption, discrimination and cruelties.

"In that case, peace will be established in the world and nations throughout the world will enjoy welfare.

"The Iranian nation insists on its inalienable rights and will never give them up."
The president stated, "Our nation raises flag of invitation to justice and humanity. My letter to (the US President George W.

Bush) has been written about increasing problems in the world." Head of Supreme National Security Council further added the Iranian nation is powerful and a real superpower.

The president and his cabinet ministers are scheduled to hold a session in the provincial capital by the same name (Qazvin) to discuss provincial problems and needs before rounding up their two-day visit.

President Ahmadinejad's current provincial visit is his 14th to various provinces of the country since the start of his initiative of bringing the government closer to the people.

He and his cabinet have already visited the provinces of South Khorasan, Sistan-Baluchestan, Ilam, Qom, Hormuzgan, Bushehr, Chahar Mahal and Bakhtiari, Lorestan, Golestan, Kohgilouyeh and Boyer Ahmad and Khorassan Razavi, Zanjan, and Markazi.

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