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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Russia, Iran Agree To Further Cooperate In Peaceful Use Nuclear Power

 MOSCOW, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Russia and Iran have agreed to continue their cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear power on the basis of international law, Qatar News Agecy quoted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying.

The two presidents expressed satisfaction with the process and agreed to continue cooperation in this sphere in line with international law and IAEA and non-proliferation treaty norms, Lavrov said after the meeting held on the sidelines of Caspian summit in Baku, Azerbaijan recently.

The meeting has proved that both sides understand the objective character of our partnership, he added.

"Iran is our neighbour and we want to be friends (with Iran), we want to expand mutually beneficial economic cooperation."

"We are ready for a maximum deep cooperation in all spheres of interest for both states. And it was met with understanding on the part of President Ahmadinejad," Lavrov said.

Furthermore, he said the Bushehr nuclear plant will soon be physically launched," he said, adding that the project is at the final phase.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsworld.php?id=544233
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