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Javier SOLANA,
EU High Representative for the CFSP,
emphasises the EU's commitment to a negotiated solution
to the Iranian nuclear dispute
Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the Common
Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), commented on the
adoption today of the UN Security Council resolution on
Iran's nuclear programme and underlined his readiness
for dialogue with Iran aimed at a negotiated solution:
"The international community today sent a very clear
signal concerning Iran's nuclear programme.
This third resolution, which was adopted unanimously by
the UN Security Council, states clearly that Iran must
comply with its international obligations. We continue
to be gravely concerned about Iran's programme. The
suspicion surrounding it affects negatively the
stability in the Middle East.
Our objective is to change all this. We want to see a
successful Iran fully integrated into the international
community. In particular, the European Union wants a
better, closer relationship with Iran. This is a country
of huge potential and we are natural partners. We are
committed to seeking a negotiated solution to the
nuclear question.
That is why, alongside today's UNSC Resolution, I have
been asked by the countries that have been dealing most
closely with Iran to make contact with Dr Ali LARIJANI
in order to see whether we can find a route to
negotiations. The door to negotiations is open; I hope
we can together find a way to go through it." |
