Larijani says Iran ready to cooperate to resolve nuclear row
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Algiers, June 13, IRNA
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Secretary of Iran Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said here Monday that Iran is ready to cooperate fully to resolve the concerns of Persian Gulf nations.
Speaking at a press conference Ali Larijani, responding to a question on whether Persian Gulf countries' concerns are real or stems from US pressure, said "We do not make judgments on positions taken by the Persian Gulf states, you are free to make your own analysis."
"We are ready to remove all outstanding concerns on the issue," he reiterated.
"Persian Gulf states are our valuable friends and the point should be made that Iran has never threatened its neighbors."
On anther question whether the aim of his trip to Egypt and Algeria is to describe Iran's position regarding nuclear row, or looking to garner support of Arab nations, Larijani added "We regularly consult all nations that have common interest with us including Algeria."
"As secretary of Arab League Amr Moussa has said Arab nations support Iran's position on the nuclear issue."
Iran nuclear dossier is moving on the path similar to what other ations have opted to have access to peaceful nuclear energy, Larijani underlined.
All the members of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and signatories to the Non-Proliferation Treaty have the right to have peaceful nuclear program, he said.
When asked if Iranians and Algerians have discussed nuclear ooperation, he added "Tehran's position is clear and as far as cooperation with other nations is concerned we are ready to do so within the framework of IAEA."
He also alluded to the India-US nuclear cooperation as a token of double standards by Washington.
"Of course India is friend of Iran and we do not have any problems with India's nuclear cooperation with other nations, but the problem is that while India has nuclear weapons and is not a signatory to the NPT, the US cooperate with it, but it resorts to belligerent and threatening posture towards Iran."
The problem lies with the US and its policies of double standards, he reiterated.
Iran is ready to discuss removing any ambiguities in its nuclear activities, but these should be without preconditions, he said.
On whether Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika offered his official support in nuclear issue, he said that Algerian officials have always supported Iran's position and today the Algerian president was also explicit in its views on this matter.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary arrived in the Algerian capital, Algiers, Monday heading a high-ranking delegation to hold talks with Algerian officials on Iran's nuclear case.
Larijani arrived here from the Egyptian capital, Cairo, where he held talks Sunday with Egyptian officials.
On hand to welcome Larijani and his delegation upon their arrival here was Algerian Foreign Minister Mohamed Bedjaoui.
Larijani conferred here Monday with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on expansion of mutual cooperation between the two countries.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Larijani said the two sides share common interests.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed various mutual, regional and international developments, mainly those related to Iran's nuclear dossier, he said.
He also conferred on Sunday with Egyptian president and foreign minister on issues of mutual interests.
He outlined latest developments in Iran's nuclear case regarding the Group 5+1 new package of incentives for Tehran.
The European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana on June 6 handed over a new package of incentives approved by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council -- China, Russia, Britain, France and the United States -- plus Germany (Group 5+1) in exchange for Iran's suspension of uranium enrichment.
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