Iran Focus: London, Mar. 26 – The following is the text of a statement by the spokesman of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the adoption of Resolution 1747 by the Security Council imposing sanctions on Iran: Iran Focus
London, Mar. 26 – The following is the text of a statement by the spokesman of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the adoption of Resolution 1747 by the Security Council imposing sanctions on Iran:
New York, 25 March 2007 – Statement attributable to the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General on Security Council Resolution 1747, Non-proliferation
The Secretary-General notes with satisfaction the Security Council’s unanimity in adopting Resolution 1747 of 24 March 2007. He calls on the Islamic Republic of Iran to fully implement the resolution’s provisions and to urgently take the necessary steps to restore the international community’s trust that its nuclear programme is peaceful in nature.
The Secretary-General believes that a negotiated solution would strengthen the international non-proliferation regime and hopes that dialogue will resume on this issue of paramount importance.