Salehi, Amano Call Atmosphere Of Talks Constructive

Tehran, May 22, IRNA – Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi and visiting IAEA Director General, Yokia Amano here Monday evening called the atmosphere of nuclear talks constructive. The two officials had a meeting here on Monday. Salehi welcomed the new IAEA approach toward Iran’s nuclear issue based on mutual understanding and bilateral respect, adding that all aspects of the nuclear-NPT, including the disarmament are important along with other issues like non-proliferation. “A balanced approach toward all IAEA member states and defending all of them in the peaceful exploitation of nuclear energy will strengthen the confidentiality of this international institution.” Amano for his part, called his negotiations with Iranian officials, including Iran’s top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili, as constructive. “IAEA welcomes Tehran readiness to continue constructive cooperation with the international community and it is optimistic about the prospect of negotiations.” Meanwhile, the country's top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili left Tehran for Baghdad Monday evening to attend upcoming nuclear talks with the P5+1 representatives./end