Russia hopes IAEA and Iran to agree on verification protocols soon – Politics
MOSCOW, November 25. / TASS /. Russia expects that the IAEA and Iran are checking to agree on the protocols in the near future. This was stated on Thursday by Mikhail Ulyanov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to international organizations in Vienna, at a session of IAEA governors. The text of the speech is posted on website Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
“We hope that the IAEA and Iran will find a mutually acceptable way out and in the near future will agree on protocols of checks, taking into account the existing practice and concerns of both sides,” Ulyanov said.
He noted the trip of IAEA Director General Rael Grossi to Tehran on November 22-23 and personal contact with the new administration of President Ebrahim Raisi. “As we understand, this visit at least helped the parties to better understand each other’s approaches. We hope that this will be the earliest final resolution of the remaining problematic issues on the origin of particles of undeclared nuclear material at three sites in Iran,” he said.
At the same time, the diplomat paid attention to some progress on the topic of the uranium metal disk. “In mid-November, the agency conducted an Inspection at one of the declared nuclear facilities in Iran,” he said.
Problematic issues
As Ulyanov added, Moscow proceeds from that. “We consider the required interaction important for Tehran.
Ulyanov recalled that Iran’s termination of the interim protocol of the additional protocol to the guarantee agreement was the result of the policy of “increased pressure” and the assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. – added the permanent representative.
Ulyanov admits that dangerous points of view are in the present. According to him, all problematic issues must be resolved within the framework of the guarantee agreement, and political speculation from outside will lead the case to a dead end. “It is important to adhere to the principle of ‘reasonable sufficiency’ and a way out that will ensure any pervasive risks, ensure proper implementation and draw the line under this topic. he, expressing the hope that all outstanding issues will be resolved by the Council session in March and permanently removed from the plan of the day.
Ulyanov also spoke out against the violation of the immunities and privileges of IAEA inspectors, including in Iran. “Nevertheless, we are far from thinking that Iran is trying to purposefully direct opposition to the inspectors,” he explained. The place of subversive actions, which we categorically condemn. ” The diplomat expressed bewilderment at the fact that other managers stubbornly bypass this aspect.
Grossi in Tehran
On November 23, the IAEA Director General held talks with the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Iranian Vice President Mohammad Eslami, and also met with the Iranian Foreign Minister. Grossi said the talks with Iran “were unsuccessful,” although they were “constructive, correct and professional.” According to him, Tehran and the IAEA must conclude an agreement on the basis of which inspection activities in this country will be resumed.