TEHRAN -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hussein Amir-Abdollahian on Saturday warned of the occupying regime of Israel’s acts of sabotage, saying the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should maintain its independent, professional and impartial approach.
Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a meeting with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi, who is in Tehran on a day-long visit to discuss the remaining issues between the two sides.
The top Iranian diplomat stressed the importance of improving cooperation with the UN nuclear agency on issues beyond supervision and inspection, including the IAEA’s support for Iran’s peaceful nuclear industry.
Warning about Israel’s moves to sow discord and create crisis, Amir-Abdollahian said the IAEA must be cautious about the regime’s efforts to take advantage of the agency’s mechanisms to advance its goals.
He expressed hope that negotiations and understanding between Iran and the IAEA would prepare the ground for implementation of bilateral agreements.
He also hoped that the IAEA chief’s visit to Tehran would further promote mutual confidence and cooperation.
Grossi, for his part, said the IAEA is ready to support joint projects with Iran in the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy and emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation and find creative ways toward that goal.
The IAEA head said his current trip to Tehran indicates agency’s will to resolve the remaining issues and enhance cooperation through dialogue and mutual understanding.
The Iranian foreign minister and the IAEA chief also described Iran-IAEA cooperation as positive and successful.