Reuters: Leaders of the Group of Eight rich countries expressed serious concern on Tuesday at the proliferation risks posed by Iran's nuclear programme.
TOYAKO, Japan, July 8 (Reuters) – Leaders of the Group of Eight rich countries expressed serious concern on Tuesday at the proliferation risks posed by Iran's nuclear programme.
In a statement issued after G8 leaders met in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on the second day of a three-day summit, the grouping urged Iran to suspend all enrichment-related activities.
"We also urge Iran to fully cooperate with the IAEA," the G8 said, referring to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
(Writing by Yoko Nishikawa, Editing by Sonya Hepinstall)