NewsSpecial WireFull text of Norway’s statement on Iran’s nuclear announcement

Full text of Norway’s statement on Iran’s nuclear announcement

-

Iran Focus: London, Apr. 10 – The following is the full text of a statement issued Tuesday by Norway’s Foreign Ministry on the announcement yesterday by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that Iran had begun “industrial-scale” uranium enrichment: Iran Focus

London, Apr. 10 – The following is the full text of a statement issued Tuesday by Norway’s Foreign Ministry on the announcement yesterday by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that Iran had begun “industrial-scale” uranium enrichment:

Press release, published 10.04.2007
No.: 042/07

Norway concerned about Iran’s nuclear programme

Iran is continuing to defy the international community by stepping up uranium enrichment activities. “These developments give grounds for concern, and will make finding a political solution to the nuclear dispute even more difficult,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.

Mr Støre emphasised that no-one is questioning Iran’s right to peaceful use of nuclear energy, and that Iran has received repeated offers of international assistance in this area. Iran is being asked to suspend the most controversial parts of its nuclear programme, such as the enrichment of uranium.

“It is vital that Iran regains its international credibility. This can only happen if Iran suspends its uranium enrichment programmes,” said Mr Støre.

Mr Støre pointed out that Iran has not thus far shown the requisite openness towards and willingness to cooperate with the international community. “Iran has primary responsibility for the doubts that exist about its nuclear programme. It is a non-negotiable requirement that the International Atomic Energy Agency be given full access to all aspects of Iran’s nuclear activities,” he emphasised.

“Norway supports the international demands made of Iran by a unanimous UN Security Council. Iran must now show real willingness to contribute to a negotiated solution,” Mr Støre underlined.

Latest news

 Statistics show that New Year accidents’ deaths in Iran reached 585

Ahmad Shirani, the head of the Information and Traffic Control Center of the Iranian regime’s police, announced that the...

Land Subsidence in Critical Conditions in Isfahan

Mehdi Toghyani, a member of the Iranian regime’s Majlis (parliament), pointed to the occurrence of land subsidence in various...

Iran’s Actual Inflation Rate Higher Than Official Stats

The state-run Donya-e-eqtesad newspaper, in a report analyzing the "general sentiment" regarding inflation in 2023, has stated that households...

Iranian Workers’ Monthly $136 Wages Can’t Cover $500 Expenses

The lives of a significant portion of the Iranian population are marked by uncertainty, largely because the Iranian economy...

Iranian Nurses Earn Twice Their Wages in Ride-Hailing Services

Reza Aryanpour, a member of the regime’s Majlis (parliament) Health and Treatment Commission, highlighted the growing trend of nurses...

Iran: Unprecedented Record of 152 Million Liters of Gasoline Consumption Per Day

On March 19, Iran set a new historical record in gasoline consumption with 152 million liters consumed in one...

Must read

Britain welcomes IAEA’s decision to report Iran to UN

Iran Focus: London, Feb. 04 – Britain welcomed on...

Iranian woman looks to flee after years of battling regime

Toronto Star: Soroya Malekzadeh wanted to test Iran's claim...

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you