Iran will remain committed to NPT
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, June 21, IRNA
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Iran will remain committed to the Non-Proliferation Treaty as long as it enjoys its privileges such as access to nuclear technology based on Article 4 of the NPT, a Majlis deputy said here Wednesday.
Head of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi made the remark during his pre-agenda speech at the Majlis.
"We believe in understanding and logical interaction with the world based on mutual interests. Any rational proposal within the NPT frameworks is negotiable," he said.
He stressed the significance of safeguarding the Iranian nation's rights, adding, "We will never accept violation of the nation's rights under imposed circumstances."
Pointing to Iran's voluntary suspension of its peaceful nuclear activities for 2.5 years with an aim of removing ambiguities and promoting transparency, he said, "The suspension resulted in a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei which proved no diversion in Iran's activities from the IAEA regulations.
"Therefore, continuation of suspension (of peaceful nuclear activities) will not be acceptable."
The MP from Boroujerd added, "Iran welcomed negotiations with no preconditions which showed highest level of its goodwill to reach an agreement.
"We still have no confidence in the United States because besides its historical hostility to the Iranian people, it still spares no efforts to put Iran under pressure.
"The US Congress presented a resolution banning gasoline export to Iran which was a new step leading to strengthening Iran's lack of confidence in the US."
He pointed to claims raised by Washington on its efforts to settle Iran's nuclear case and said that if the US is interested in resolving the case, it should prove its honesty based on an appropriate political literature.
Boroujerdi added Iran's access to nuclear technology was among great achievements of the country's domestic and foreign policies, saying, "Today, a country (the US) makes allegations against Iran about its lack of commitment to the IAEA regulations while the United States is the only state using nuclear weapons.
"The US explicitly violates Article 6 of the NPT by building new nuclear weapons and testing them."
He stated that policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is based on peaceful coexistence with all countries particularly its neighbors as well as expansion of its ties and cooperation with countries. He stressed that Tehran makes a distinction between the American people and their administration.
The MP said Iran is an independent, strong and influential country in the region, adding, "We are determined to play our historical role in establishing peace and tranquility."
Referring to incorrect remarks by the US statesmen on situation in Iran, he said, "Washington has made the worst judgment about Iran."
He pointed to a statement by the European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana who has said that Iran is the most influential country in the region and added, "Which country is really isolated? "Is Iran viewed as an isolated country while it was invited to attend the conference of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization by two founders of the organization which are among five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. The Iranian resident (Mahmoud Ahmadinejad) delivered a speech at the conference and held separate meetings with its participants."
Boroujerdi called for a correct judgment, preservation of national interests and avoidance of sacrificing national interests for factional interests.
He stressed the importance of cementing convergence and unity among the Iranian people as main principles of safeguarding national interests, saying, "Despite the fact that there are different cultures and languages in Iran, the nation strongly resists all problems."
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