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Wednesday 29 July 2015 - 12:36
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Iran-EU cooperation can restore stability to ME: Larijani

Iran-EU cooperation can restore stability to ME: Larijani
Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Ali Larijani says cooperation between Tehran and the European Union (EU) can contribute to the settlement of crises in the Middle East.

Iran and the EU have common interests in promoting cooperation, which can help improve the situation in the Middle East and put an end to the current threats to bring aboutstability and tranquilityin the Middle East, Larijani said in a meeting with visiting EU foreign policy chief FedericaMogherini in Tehran on Tuesday.

He added that Iran and the 28-nation bloc can also work togetherin the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking.

Touching on the conclusion of nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 group, Larijani underlined the need for mutual commitment to the agreement.

If the nuclear agreementis approved [by the Iranian parliament], Iran will be committed to the terms of the agreement and will carefully implement it, but if the Iranian nation feels that the P5+1 is not making good on itsobligationsunderthe agreement, the tables will be turned, Larijani said, stressing that the Iranian parliament will closely watchthe implementation of the agreement by the opposite side.



 

On July 14, Iran and the P5+1 countries the United States, Britain, France, China and Russia plus Germany finalized the text of an agreement, dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in the Austrian capital of Vienna.

Under the JCPOA, limits are put on Irans nuclear activities in exchange for a set of commitments by the P5+1, including the removal of all economic and financial bans against the Islamic Republic.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Larijani called for development of economic ties with European countries, especially joint ventures in energy and technology sectors.

Mogherini, for her part, described Iran as a significant and powerful partner for the EU, saying the bloc seeks to revive ties with the Islamic Republic in all areas.

She also welcomed promotion of economic and trade ties with Iran, saying the two sides can also cooperate in the campaign against terrorism and drug trafficking.

The senior EU official said that the EU attaches great significance to restoration of stability and security in the Middle East, stressing that Iran-EU cooperation can bring about positive results for the region.

By Press TV
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