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Iran welcomes talks with no precondition: Mottaki

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, May 21, IRNA
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Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday Iran welcomes talks without any precondition to remove possible ambiguity and concerns over diversion in Iranian nuclear program.

Speaking to Iranian Alalam TV channel, Mottaki added Iran has expressed its readiness to hold nuclear talks.

"We are completely flexible to reach a comprehensive understanding within framework of regulations. The Iranian government cannot afford to ignore the nation's right to produce nuclear energy.

"In fact the Iranian people do not permit the government and officials to do so," he said.

Talks would focus on guaranteeing no diversion from peaceful purposes, he said and expressed hope the opposite side would show necessary determination.

"All resolutions recognized Iran's right to possess nuclear technology for peaceful purposes indicating that based on international regulations, the Iranian nation's right cannot be denied," Mottaki said.

He added despite Iran's legal nuclear activities, the opposite sides have not had necessary cooperation due to political considerations.

"None of the reports from UN nuclear agency has made a mention to possible diversion in Iranian nuclear program.

"Based on the UN Charter, the Security Council cannot adopt resolutions to deprive states of their legal rights," he stated.

"We insist on our legal rights and express our clear and explicit logic on rights and regulations.

The minister added, "In the 34th session of foreign ministers of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, recently held in Islamabad, 57 Islamic states issued a resolution supporting Iran's peaceful nuclear program."

He said he held talks with officials of different countries on the sidelines of the recent World Economic Forum for the Middle East, held on the shores of the Dead Sea, Jordan.

"In talks with Jordan's King Abdullah II, we discussed regional developments.

"I said the Palestinian people and Muslim nations have high expectations from senior heads and leaders of Islamic states with respect to ongoing circumstances in the Islamic world and the Middle East region in particular," Mottaki said.

The conference discussed developments in the occupied territories, recent aggressions on Gaza Strip of the Zionist regime and critical situation in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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