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IAEA Chief meets Iranian Foreign Minister during Nuclear Conference

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Tehran, 8 May 2024 (TDI): The Director General, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met with the Iranian Foreign Minister during the 30th National Nuclear Conference.

IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi has been visiting Iran to participate in the 30th National Nuclear Conference and 1st International Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told the IAEA Chief that his visit comes at the right time, particularly given the complicated and sensitive situation in the region.

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Role of IAEA and threats from Israel

The Iranian Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian emphasized the importance of DG’s position and role of IAEA.

“Your Excellency’s impartial and professional position as the Director General of the Agency, in addition to effective assistance in cooperation between Iran and the Agency, is also effective in restoring stability and security to the region,” he said.

The Iranian Minister outlined different aspects of the response given by Iranian armed forces to the aggressor Israel.

He stressed that the inaction of the United Nations Security Council left the Islamic Republic of Iran with no option but legitimate defence.

Furthermore, he asserted that the said action was based on international law to punish the aggressor regime.

In this regard, he also described some threats by the Zionist authorities of using nuclear bombs.

Moreover, he claimed that such threats are a clear danger to regional and international peace and security.

Indeed, he mentioned the pivotal role of IAEA in responding to such dangerous statements made by the regime that possesses an arsenal of nuclear weapons.

IAEA Chief for his part expressed pleasure with the trip to Tehran and his presence at the Isfahan Nuclear Conference.

He praised Iran’s policy to recognize and strengthen the reassuring cooperation with the IAEA.

Moreover, he underscored that bolstering cooperation between Iran and the IAEA will lead to the failure of those who are seeking to escalate the conflict, tension and confrontation in the region with any justification and excuse.

Later, he referred to his previous successful trip to Tehran and reaching an agreement with Iran.

The IAEA chief expressed hope that good agreements will be made during this visit in order to strengthen further cooperation.

Lastly, he stressed the importance of consultations between Iran and the Agency to reach an understanding for resolving all issues.

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