Salehi: P5+1 should seize Istanbul opportunity

Arak, Markazi Province, Jan 16, IRNA -- Vice-president and head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Ali Akbar Salehi, said that the Group 5+1 should take opportunity from the upcoming negotiations with Iran slated for January 21-22 in Istanbul.

Salehi, also caretaker foreign minister, made the above remarks at a ceremony held for unveiling Iran’s new nuclear achievements at the presence of foreign diplomats at Arak heavy water site.

“The visit by foreign diplomats to Iran’s nuclear sites shows Iran’s transparency its sincerity in terms of its peaceful nuclear activities,” he added.

The diplomats representing the Non-Aligned Movement, Group-77 and Arab League at the International Atomic Energy Agency appreciated Iran for inviting them to visit the nuclear sites.

Ambassadors of Algeria, Cuba, Egypt, Syria, Oman and Venezuela to the IAEA reaffirmed their support for Iran’s right to have a peaceful nuclear program.

Ambassadors of five countries to the UN nuclear watchdog arrived in this provincial capital city Saturday to explore Iran’s nuclear facilities on behalf of 130 world states. The Venezuelan ambassador to IAEA is accompanying them as 'special guest' of Iran./end