MPs underline Iran's right to access peaceful nuclear technology
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, April 9, IRNA -- Iranian lawmakers on Friday stressed Iran's right to access peaceful nuclear technology.
Majlis deputy, Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, said Iran has the ability to enrich uranium to the 20 percent level for research reactors.
Falahatpisheh made the remark in an interview with Lebanon-based Al-Balad daily on Friday.
He cited western countries' threats against Iran’s peaceful nuclear programs as "unjust", adding Iran sets a good model cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Meanwhile, talking to IRNA, member of Majlis, Mohammad-Javad Abtahi, said that Iran’s endeavor for accessing to advanced nuclear sciences for peaceful usages will not stop.
Abtahi made the remark on the eve of Iran National Nuclear Festival, due to be held in Tehran in the presence of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Friday evening.
“Iran will continue its peaceful nuclear program until full self-sufficiency in this field,” he said.
Furthermore, Rapporteur of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Kazem Jalali, told Al-Balad daily that Iran is ready to share its nuclear technology experience with the neighboring countries.
Jalali said expansion of ties with the Arab and Muslim states is a priority in Iran's foreign policy.
He said Iran's nuclear technology does not pose any threat to the Persian Gulf littoral states, adding Iran could serve its neighbors by putting its nuclear experience at their disposal.
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