FM: Iran Firm To Settle Nuclear Standoff With West

Tehran, Sept 2, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with Belgian parliament speaker underlined that Iran is determined to settle its nuclear standoff with the West. ˈIran is determined to continue negotiations with the world powers and remove the illicit and illegal sanctions imposed against it,ˈ Zarif said during the meeting. Zarif noted that Iranˈs relations with Belgium is based on justice, constructive interaction and mutual respect, adding, ˈParliamentary relations between Tehran and Brussels is important and we welcome expansion of relations and interactions between the two countriesˈ parliaments. The Belgian parliament speaker, for his part, said the visit of his countryˈs foreign minister indicates his countryˈs determination to establish closer relations with Iran. /end