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Netherlands, Spain reiterate EU’s full support for JCPOA
Political Desk
The Netherlands and Spain on Wednesday echoed the European Union’s support for the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers as their top diplomats met separately Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran.
Dutch Acting Minister of Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag, who arrived in Tehran a day earlier, stressed the EU’s continued commitment to the landmark nuclear agreement, and the role the deal played in the development of bilateral relations.
Kaag further highlighted the need for the continuation of talks between Tehran and the bloc towards further trust-building in areas of common interest.
She also pointed to Iran’s missile program, and said her country recognized the Islamic Republic’s right to maintain a defensive military program, and considered such a program to be legitimate.
Commitment to JCPOA
At the meeting, Rouhani rejected a US demand for amending the nuclear agreement.
“One cannot add something to the JCPOA or distract something from it,” Rouhani said, referring by abbreviation to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the official name of the nuclear deal.
The United States under President Donald Trump has been untiringly trying to sabotage the accord, and has threatened to leave it or have it renegotiated.
Rouhani said as long as the other parties commit to their obligations under the deal, “The Islamic Republic will do its utmost to preserve the agreement, and will, undoubtedly, not be the party initiating its violation among the seven countries.”
End Yemen war
Rouhani further urged Saudi Arabia and its allies to stop their “blame game” against Iran over Yemen’s crisis, saying efforts should instead be driven towards ending the deadly war on the impoverished nation and pave the way for intra-Yemeni dialogue.
He rejected the accusations against Iran of missile shipment to Yemen as “completely wrong and baseless,” saying such claims do not serve to resolve the standing problems.
Instead of fabricating such accusations, efforts should be made to immediately end the war on Yemen, establish a ceasefire there, provide humanitarian assistance to violence-stricken people, and finally pave the ground for intra-Yemeni talks, Rouhani said.
Rouhani also drew attention to the large-scale sales of destructive arms by Western states to regional countries, saying the military equipment, including warplanes and missiles, are being used against innocent civilians.
Iran welcomes Dutch investment
The president also said there were “extensive capacities” for the development of Iran and the Netherland’s cooperation. The current trade volume stands at around €1 billion, which has to increase, he added.
The Islamic Republic, he said, welcomes the participation of Dutch companies in projects in different areas.
He emphasized the need for the Dutch government to encourage the country’s banking sector to establish stronger ties with its Iranian counterpart.
Tehran-Madrid ties
Speaking with Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis, Rouhani referred to the ample opportunities and potentials for boosting ties between Iran and Spain and stressed efforts to develop and cement relations between the two countries in all fields of mutual interest.
“Deepening Tehran-Madrid ties will be beneficial to both nations," said Rouhani, adding that “there are numerous opportunities for investment in energy, minerals, steel, environment and energy saving sectors in Iran, which Spanish investors can take advantage of".
The president emphasized that the full implementation of the nuclear deal is in the interest of the region and the world and facilitates development of the European Union's relations with Iran.
"This agreement is the fruit of many years of negotiation between Iran and Europe, and all parties must adhere to their obligations in that regard and act accordingly".
Rouhani noted that after the signing and implementation of the agreement there is no reason to bargain and renegotiate, saying: "The Islamic Republic of Iran will adhere to the JCPOA as long as the other party does so".
EU support for nuclear deal
Dastis described Iran as a powerful and influential country in the region and hoped that the development of cooperation and consultations between Tehran and Madrid would boost stability, prosperity and security for the people of the region.
Pointing out that there are good potentials for the development of inclusive relations between Iran and Spain, especially after the JCPOA, Dastis said: "We must work hard to further deepen relations between the two countries in various sectors, including agriculture, industry, environment, science and academia, commercial and economic, and regional and international cooperation".
Emphasizing full support of the European Union for the strength and implementation of the JCPOA, he said: "Cementing relations with Iran is very important for Spain and the European Union member states, and we can strengthen our relations through continuation of the JCPOA".
The top Spanish diplomat also referred to the need for the intervention of influential countries in the region to end the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, and continued: "We believe that all countries should work hard to establish peace, security and stability in the region, and in this regard, any arms race must be prevented".
http://iran-daily.com/News/210367.html
Netherlands, Spain reiterate EU’s full support for JCPOA
Political Desk
The Netherlands and Spain on Wednesday echoed the European Union’s support for the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers as their top diplomats met separately Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran.
Dutch Acting Minister of Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag, who arrived in Tehran a day earlier, stressed the EU’s continued commitment to the landmark nuclear agreement, and the role the deal played in the development of bilateral relations.
Kaag further highlighted the need for the continuation of talks between Tehran and the bloc towards further trust-building in areas of common interest.
She also pointed to Iran’s missile program, and said her country recognized the Islamic Republic’s right to maintain a defensive military program, and considered such a program to be legitimate.
Commitment to JCPOA
At the meeting, Rouhani rejected a US demand for amending the nuclear agreement.
“One cannot add something to the JCPOA or distract something from it,” Rouhani said, referring by abbreviation to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the official name of the nuclear deal.
The United States under President Donald Trump has been untiringly trying to sabotage the accord, and has threatened to leave it or have it renegotiated.
Rouhani said as long as the other parties commit to their obligations under the deal, “The Islamic Republic will do its utmost to preserve the agreement, and will, undoubtedly, not be the party initiating its violation among the seven countries.”
End Yemen war
Rouhani further urged Saudi Arabia and its allies to stop their “blame game” against Iran over Yemen’s crisis, saying efforts should instead be driven towards ending the deadly war on the impoverished nation and pave the way for intra-Yemeni dialogue.
He rejected the accusations against Iran of missile shipment to Yemen as “completely wrong and baseless,” saying such claims do not serve to resolve the standing problems.
Instead of fabricating such accusations, efforts should be made to immediately end the war on Yemen, establish a ceasefire there, provide humanitarian assistance to violence-stricken people, and finally pave the ground for intra-Yemeni talks, Rouhani said.
Rouhani also drew attention to the large-scale sales of destructive arms by Western states to regional countries, saying the military equipment, including warplanes and missiles, are being used against innocent civilians.
Iran welcomes Dutch investment
The president also said there were “extensive capacities” for the development of Iran and the Netherland’s cooperation. The current trade volume stands at around €1 billion, which has to increase, he added.
The Islamic Republic, he said, welcomes the participation of Dutch companies in projects in different areas.
He emphasized the need for the Dutch government to encourage the country’s banking sector to establish stronger ties with its Iranian counterpart.
Tehran-Madrid ties
Speaking with Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis, Rouhani referred to the ample opportunities and potentials for boosting ties between Iran and Spain and stressed efforts to develop and cement relations between the two countries in all fields of mutual interest.
“Deepening Tehran-Madrid ties will be beneficial to both nations," said Rouhani, adding that “there are numerous opportunities for investment in energy, minerals, steel, environment and energy saving sectors in Iran, which Spanish investors can take advantage of".
The president emphasized that the full implementation of the nuclear deal is in the interest of the region and the world and facilitates development of the European Union's relations with Iran.
"This agreement is the fruit of many years of negotiation between Iran and Europe, and all parties must adhere to their obligations in that regard and act accordingly".
Rouhani noted that after the signing and implementation of the agreement there is no reason to bargain and renegotiate, saying: "The Islamic Republic of Iran will adhere to the JCPOA as long as the other party does so".
EU support for nuclear deal
Dastis described Iran as a powerful and influential country in the region and hoped that the development of cooperation and consultations between Tehran and Madrid would boost stability, prosperity and security for the people of the region.
Pointing out that there are good potentials for the development of inclusive relations between Iran and Spain, especially after the JCPOA, Dastis said: "We must work hard to further deepen relations between the two countries in various sectors, including agriculture, industry, environment, science and academia, commercial and economic, and regional and international cooperation".
Emphasizing full support of the European Union for the strength and implementation of the JCPOA, he said: "Cementing relations with Iran is very important for Spain and the European Union member states, and we can strengthen our relations through continuation of the JCPOA".
The top Spanish diplomat also referred to the need for the intervention of influential countries in the region to end the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, and continued: "We believe that all countries should work hard to establish peace, security and stability in the region, and in this regard, any arms race must be prevented".
http://iran-daily.com/News/210367.html
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