Iran N-program In Line With National Interests, Intˈl Treaties

Tehran, Feb 19, IRNA – Iranˈs pursuance of peaceful nuclear technology is in line with national interests and based on the international treaties, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said on Wednesday. Reiterating Tehranˈs commitment to its independent policies, Salehi said all countries are expected to be committed to the ˈAtom for Peaceˈ strategy set by the International Atomic Energy Agency. He expressed hope that all nations would fully implement the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and meet the existing concerns over development, stockpiling and use of the atomic weapons. Speaking in a local gathering here, the AEOIˈs chief also called for a day when all world nations can take advantage of the peaceful nuclear technology with no fear. As one of the world largest Muslim countries which has a major and special position in the region, ˈIran is to move forward in line with the increasing international use of modern sciences and technologies.ˈ To this end, Salehi stressed, Tehran is determined to further stabilize its position through constructive interaction with other nations as an ancient civilization-making country. According to western culture, providing public interest is to guarantee the interests of an individual, party or group while according to the Islamic principles, public interest means serving interest of all humans, including Muslims. Referring to a fatwa (religious order) issued by the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against the nuclear weapons, Salehi said it has challenged the prevailing approach of western states at international arena. The Fatwa rooted in Islamˈs strategic and global approach vis-à-vis nuclear weapons, Salehi stressed. Iran’s Supreme Leader issued a fatwa prohibiting the manufacture and use of nuclear weapons in 2005./end