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Sun, 11/07/2010 - 13:18
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Nuclear fuel swap talks is a commercial issue: envoy
TEHRAN, Nov. 7 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Italy, Mohammad Ali Hosseini, said fuel swap talks between Iran and the Vienna group (the IAEA, the U.S., France and Russia) is basically a trade issue.
On May 17, 2010, Iran, Turkey, and Brazil issued a declaration, according to which Iran was to ship 1200 kilograms of its low-enriched uranium to Turkey to be exchanged for 120 kilograms of 20 percent enriched nuclear fuel to power the Tehran research reactor, which produces radioisotopes for cancer treatment. However, the Vienna group has not yet announced its position toward the Tehran declaration.
Hosseini said fuel talks are different from talks between Iran and the 5+1 group (the United States, Britain, France, Russia, China, and Germany), which is of a political nature.
Hosseini also said Iran will not discuss its legitimate right to nuclear technology recognized under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
However, he expressed hope that the common points mentioned in packages proposed by both sides will lay the groundwork for breaking the deadlock in negotiations between Iran and the major powers.
Iran and the 5+1 group have agreed to resume talks after November 10 but have yet to determine the exact date and location for the negotiations. The Turkish daily Hurriyet reported on Friday that Ankara has announced it is ready to host the talks between Iran and the major powers.
Hosseini, the former Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said the 5+1 group should try to gain Iran’s trust.
On May 17, 2010, Iran, Turkey, and Brazil issued a declaration, according to which Iran was to ship 1200 kilograms of its low-enriched uranium to Turkey to be exchanged for 120 kilograms of 20 percent enriched nuclear fuel to power the Tehran research reactor, which produces radioisotopes for cancer treatment. However, the Vienna group has not yet announced its position toward the Tehran declaration.
Hosseini said fuel talks are different from talks between Iran and the 5+1 group (the United States, Britain, France, Russia, China, and Germany), which is of a political nature.
Hosseini also said Iran will not discuss its legitimate right to nuclear technology recognized under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
However, he expressed hope that the common points mentioned in packages proposed by both sides will lay the groundwork for breaking the deadlock in negotiations between Iran and the major powers.
Iran and the 5+1 group have agreed to resume talks after November 10 but have yet to determine the exact date and location for the negotiations. The Turkish daily Hurriyet reported on Friday that Ankara has announced it is ready to host the talks between Iran and the major powers.
Hosseini, the former Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said the 5+1 group should try to gain Iran’s trust.
