FM: Iran continues cooperation with IAEA

In a video message on Thursday, Amirabdollahian congratulated the Iranians on the 44th anniversary of the glorious victory of the Islamic Revolution, saying that it had been a pleasure over the past four decades to witness the tremendous and significant progress of the country in the fields of science and technology, defense, industrial, aerospace, medicine, and other various areas.

Describing the Islamic Republic of Iran as a progressive country in the region, he underscored that the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a country with a superior geopolitical position and great Islamic civilization, is working to lift sanctions.

Stressing that Iran has never left diplomacy and the negotiating table, Amirabdollahian noted that wherever there are some benefits to the great nation of Iran, the government is actively present.

He further noted that they strongly support the sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran in all areas.

Iran's neighbors and Asia are the top foreign policy priorities for the Islamic Republic within the framework of balanced foreign policy, dynamic diplomacy, and intelligent interaction, he said, adding that at the same time, Tehran has made serious efforts to develop cooperation with European, African and Latin American countries.

Despite the sabotage by the US and three European countries (Britain, Germany, and France), Iran is committed to its international obligations, Amirabdollahian said, noting that Tehran's cooperation with the International Atomic Agency (IAEA) continues and that Iran insists on the technicality of this cooperation and the Agency should avoid having a political and selective approach.

Criticizing some Western countries to use negotiations as a political and partisan tool, he underlined that the Islamic Republic of Iran has considered negotiations not merely for negotiations, but for its collective achievements and outcomes.

Iran has repeatedly stated that negotiations and diplomacy with the aim of achieving common interests and maximizing Iran's national interests are on its serious agenda, Amirabdollahian added.

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