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Statement by
Javier SOLANA,
EU High Representative for the CFSP,
on the agreement on Iran's nuclear programme
Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign
and Security Policy (CFSP), made the following comments
today on the agreement reached as a result of talks between
France, Germany and the UK with the support of the High
Representative on the one hand, and Iran on the other hand,
concerning the Iranian nuclear issue:
"This is a welcome agreement. We can now look forward to the
International Atomic Energy Agency's report that Iran's
voluntary suspension is being implemented in full. As the
Heads of State and Government of the European Union made
clear at the last European Council we want a durable,
cooperative and long-term partnership with Iran. This
agreement opens the way. Potentially it is the start of a
new chapter in our relations. The negotiations on a Trade
and Cooperation Agreement should be resumed as soon as
suspension is verified.
It is however only the start. We now need to work rapidly to
produce a solid long-term agreement. This should on the one
hand provide lasting confidence in the peaceful nature of
Iran's nuclear programme and on the other bring concrete
results in the area of trade, technology exchange and
security, as well as in the nuclear dimension. This will not
be an easy task but we have taken the first step and that is
very important."
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