Iraq respects Iran's right to nuclear program
AFP
Date: 05-26-06
BAGHDAD (AFP) - Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said his country respected the right of Iran to develop nuclear technology but expressed concern over mounting tension in the region.
"We respect the right of the Islamic Republic to acquire scientific knowledge (in this area), in respect of international law, and we have confidence in the wisdom of the Iranian leaders to find a solution to this problem," Zebari said following discussions with his Iranian counterpart.
But he added: "We do not want any of our neighbors and of any friendly country possessing weapons of mass destruction.
"We confirm our respect for the right of Iran and all countries who (want nuclear power) with guarantees and promises to prevent an arms race in the region and deal transparently with the IAEA."
"We are against all tension in the region at this time because we think that everyone would lose in this case," he emphasized.
Chief Iranian diplomat Manouchehr Mottaki's trip is the first high-level visit to Iraq by an Iranian official since President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's election win in June of last year. Former Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi visited Iraq in May 2005.
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