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Sat, 09/27/2008 - 17:24
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Iran plays key role in energy transfer to Europe: FM
New York, Sept 27, IRNA Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki stressed on Friday that the Islamic Republic of Iran plays a strategic role in energy transfer to Europe, particularly with regards to the latest developments in the Caucasus.
In a meeting with his Belgian counterpart, Karel de Gucht, held on the
sidelines of the 63rd annual session of the UN General Assembly, he
added that since Iran is located in a sensitive and strategic region,
it can play a key role in the energy field.
On Iran's peaceful nuclear program, Mottaki underscored the need to
resolve of the country's nuclear issue through diplomacy.
The Iranian foreign minister condemned the West's double standard
policy regarding terrorism and human rights.
He also criticized discriminatory policy of big powers toward Iraq and
Afghanistan and the Muslim minorities in the European states.
The Belgian foreign minister said his country is against any kind of
terrorism in the world, de Gucht said for his part.
In a meeting with his Belgian counterpart, Karel de Gucht, held on the
sidelines of the 63rd annual session of the UN General Assembly, he
added that since Iran is located in a sensitive and strategic region,
it can play a key role in the energy field.
On Iran's peaceful nuclear program, Mottaki underscored the need to
resolve of the country's nuclear issue through diplomacy.
The Iranian foreign minister condemned the West's double standard
policy regarding terrorism and human rights.
He also criticized discriminatory policy of big powers toward Iraq and
Afghanistan and the Muslim minorities in the European states.
The Belgian foreign minister said his country is against any kind of
terrorism in the world, de Gucht said for his part.
