Union of Arab parliaments backs Iran's nuclear right

Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Parliaments Noureddine Bushkouh said here Thursday that all members of the union express solidarity with Iran on its peaceful nuclear program.

Speaking to IRNA, Bushkouh said he believes Arabs and Iran are two sides of a coin, stressing the Islamic nation would benefit from unity between the two sides.

He stressed the importance of reinforcing convergence among Arab states and Iran, saying the sides should take strides to promote the position of Islam and power of Islamic countries.

He added the union regards access to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes as a legal and inalienable right of all countries including Iran while supporting efforts made by the Arab and Islamic states in this respect.