Ahmadinejad says Iran to press ahead with its rights to nuclear development
Iran-Russia, Politics, 11/12/2005

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a meeting today with the visiting Secretary General of Russia National Security Council Igor Ivanov said that Iran dose not welcome the prospect of its nuclear dossier referred to the UN National Security Council, but, it will not be intimidated by the hegemonic powers, IRNA reported.

IRNA said: He referred to the historical ties between Tehran and Moscow and lauded the existing economic capabilities and potentials of the two nations.

"Tehran is keen on expansion of ties in all areas with Moscow and will support long-term plans which ensures the interest of both side," the president added.

He praised the Russian's position supporting Iran's bid as an observer in the 'Shanghai Pact' and its efforts on preventing the ratification of EU resolution against Iran's nuclear dossier at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) governing board session.

He also evaluated Iran's position as being stronger than before and termed the commotion by the Western powers against Tehran as strictly political and devoid of any legal or judicial bases.

He alluded to his meeting with Russian president Putin on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session. Iranian nation does not need nuclear weapons for defense its territorial integrity and independence and it is a fact which the country has proved in the past. Ahmadinejad stressed the need for cooperation between countries which support peaceful nuclear energy.

"Cooperation by friends can be an impetus for achieving goals of Iranian nation." Tehran set no limits on activities with Moscow pertaining to oil and gas sector and welcomes comprehensive consultations to ensure peace and stability in the Caspian Sea, Iraq, Afghanistan and Middle East, Ahmadinejad added.

Ivanov said Russia welcomes the two nations cooperation in international issues and wants to delineate a long-term plan for economic and trade cooperation.

He also referred to the cooperation between the two sides building the Bushehr nuclear powerplant in Iran.

Participation in the construction of Bushehr powerplant is a sign of confidence which Moscow attaches to Iran's peaceful nuclear activities, Ivanov underlined.

"Delays in completion of the Bushehr powerplant is due the technical issues." Tehran and Moscow will continue cooperation on nuclear know-how and technology as well as peaceful nuclear activities," Ivanov added.

Meantime, IRNA reported that Russian and Iranian officials both denied any proposals by Russia to have Iran allow the enrichment of Uranium for its nuclear reactors to be done outside Iran. Iranian Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani was reported as saying "What the western parties need to resolve the stand-off on Iranian nuclear program is that they should shift their attitude and behavior toward Iran. Because, there is no bargaining on establishment of power plant in line with Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Safeguards Agreement of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). So, the western parties should change their attitude rather than come up with proposals."

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