In an interview with IRIB on the eve of his planned visit to Tehran on Tuesday, Fabius said France made lots of efforts for Iran and the six countries to conclude the nuclear talks in Vienna on July 14, claiming the achievement was reached through a constructive strictness in the talks.
Iran and the P5+1 group of countries the US, Britain, Russia, China, France, and Germany finalized the text of an agreement, dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in Vienna after 18 days of intense talks.
Fabius further elaborated that such strictness proved to be useful, as it created more guarantees for better implementation of the JCPOA, adding that in the absence of such a stance countries in the Middle East could suspect the agreement as vague and could use it as a pretext to start a military nuclear program.
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(L-R) French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi pose for a picture in Vienna, Austria on July 14, 2015. (AFP Photo)[/caption]In days leading to the conclusion of the talks, reports emerged from Vienna that France insists on its demands that Tehran should allow international inspectors access to its non-nuclear sites. Iran rejected the request, saying that could be a cover for espionage. The reports reinforced the notion of France adopting a more aggressive tone with regard to Irans nuclear program compared to other members of the P5+1.
During the interview, Fabius also commented on his imminent visit to Iran, saying it could be a first step for Tehran and Paris to implement what they have promised in the JCPOA.
He also said Iran and France, as two big powers, have responsibilities for establishing peace and stability in the Middle East.
By Press TV
