Iran, determined to carry on the nuclear program

(see 'Nuclear: visit by the director of the IAEA ...' at 08.39) (ANSA) - TEHERAN, 23 NOV - "We are determined to continue with our civilian nuclear program".

This was stated by the Vice President of Iran and head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Tehran, Mohammad Eslami, during a joint press conference with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (Aiea), Rafael Mariano Grossi, on an official visit to Tehran.

    "Iran must produce at least 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power, using small-scale plants with a capacity of 300 megawatts. To achieve this, the IAEA should encourage other developed countries to cooperate with Iran," Eslami said, adding that "harnessing every aspect of nuclear technology is part of our agenda because it has a great impact on the lives of the Iranian population."

The Iranian vice president during the press conference also mentioned documents on Tehran presented to the IAEA by "enemy countries" and said that during the meeting with Grossi an "agreement was found to put an end to these problems, while the negotiations go on".

(HANDLE).