TEHRAN (ISNA)- Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid reiterated that Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons, adding that Tehran should be treated with respectful manner.
"I was convinced in all my interaction with Iran that Iran was not determined to make nuclear weapons, but it was important for them that their position and identity be seen and sense of dignity shown, and that proper conversation with Iran was possible, and I still remain hopeful and I think that there was a sense that after the elections Iran would want to give this opportunity a real chance and I hope that it works," Russia Today quoted him as saying.

"My impression is... as you know, India has a good relationship with Iran, but we’ve taken a principal position on non-proliferation and we’ve always been consistent on non-proliferation."

Whatever the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) allows them under the IAEA the International Atomic Energy Agency dispensation to continue with peaceful uses of nuclear energy is something that they are entirely entitled to.

He added the US President has made an important gesture – "Equally, I think Iran has responded in a manner which is to be encouraged and to be welcomed."

By ISNA

 

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