BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

04/07/2006

Belarussian ambassador: Nuclear energy is Iran's right

Tehran, July 4, IRNA

Belarussian Ambassador to Tehran Leonid V. Rachkov said Islamic Republic of Iran has the right to gain access to nuclear energy technology.

On the occasion of Belarus National Day, the ambassador told IRNA on Monday evening, "The Belarussian Republic has noted several times that all member states of NPT have the right to use peaceful nuclear energy."

On the concerns of the West about Iran's nuclear program, the ambassador said, "We believe that all activities must be done under IAEA control and in the framework of Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)." He added, of course, we are waiting for Iran's prompt response to Europe proposal package, too.

On the prospect of bilateral relations, Rachkov said there are close political and economic ties between Iran and Belarus and the parliamentary relations are active and there is a close cooperation and interaction in international affairs.

The Belarussian diplomat also declared that the president of Belarus will visit Iran before the end of current year.

Source:

http://www.irna.ir/en/news/view/menu-234/0607041690004218.htm

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