Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has proposed the formation of a nuclear cooperation organization to alleviate concerns of Persian Gulf littoral.In an exclusive interview with IRNA on Wednesday, Salehi reiterated that Bushehr nuclear power plant is among the most sophisticated power plants of its kind, and operates under the full supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Russian contractors and experts from Iran's Nuclear Safety Center.
The top Iranian nuclear official also voiced Tehrans preparedness to conduct expert and technical talks with the Persian Gulf littoral states over the safety of Bushehr nuclear power plant.
Salehi suggested a non-governmental organization (NGO) be set up to resolve any doubts and reservations about Irans civilian atomic activities scientifically.
Should the NGO operate satisfactorily, it can be developed into a Persian Gulf nuclear cooperation organization, he pointed out.
The AEOI head further noted that Iran is ready to allow nuclear experts from the Persian Gulf littoral states to visit Bushehr power plant.
Iran and the Russian contractor of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, Atomstroyexport, have assured the international community that the facility is fully compliant with high-level safety standards and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The plant is also operating under the full supervision of the IAEA.
Behrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesman for the AEOI, said on November 29, 2013, that the Bushehr facility is among the worlds best nuclear plants in terms of meeting safety standards, and it can withstand strong quakes.
By Press TV
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