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Russia: Chances for Iran- 5+1 talks are ‘truly good’
Lavrov says Russia has submitted new
proposals to Iran
RIA Novosti
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Russia has submitted renewed proposals to Tehran and that the conditions are “truly good” for talks between Iran and the 5+1 group
by considering the position of the new U.S. administration.
""We expect that the response will make it possible to create conditions for the launch of full-scale talks,"" Lavrov said.
Lavrov
also urged Iran to demonstrate to the international community that its nuclear program was solely peaceful.
""We have confirmed the need to assure the international community of the exclusively peaceful nature
of the Iranian nuclear program,"" Lavrov said at a joint news conference with his Israeli counterpart, Avigdor Lieberman.
""Our proposals on Iran are well known. We expect a constructive reaction from
the Iranian authorities,"" the Russian foreign minister said.
The U.S. and a few of its European allies have been pressing Iran to freeze its uranium enrichment activities. However, Iran as a country that has
signed the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), insists that its nuclear activities are solely aimed at producing electricity to meet the nation’s growing demand.
The International Atomic Energy Agency is monitoring
all the processes of nuclear activities in Iran by installing cameras and making regular inspections
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