During a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the two officials agreed to harmonize their positions on the Iranian nuclear issue during the regular meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Governing Board scheduled for November 19-21 in Vienna, Iran’s foreign ministry said in a post on its website.
The United States, along with France, Great Britain and Germany, reportedly plan to submit a new resolution at the meeting regarding Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA.
Araghchi said Iran’s approach to the IAEA is “constructive and responsible,” urging the agency to focus on its technical mandate and refrain from political behavior.
The two foreign ministers also discussed bilateral ties, consular issues and recent regional and international developments, including tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, according to statements issued by both the Iranian and Russian foreign ministries.
Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA since June, citing the agency’s failure to condemn Israeli and US attacks that month on its nuclear facilities, as well as concerns about the safety of its facilities and scientists.
Over the past years, Western countries have repeatedly accused Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons and imposed sanctions on Tehran. Iran has denied the accusations, claiming that its nuclear program is entirely of a peaceful nature, reports Xinhua.
(Vijesti.ba / FENA)
