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Iran, IAEA agree to cooperate based on last year agreement
Director General of the IAEA paid a two-day visit to Iran on Monday and Tuesday and held talks with several Iranian officials, including the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad Eslami.
In a joint press conference with the IAEA chief, Eslami hailed his “constructive” talks with Grossi and described last year’s joint statement as a roadmap for cooperation between Iran and the IAEA.
He also emphasized that Iran will continue its interaction with the IAEA in three areas, saying, the first one is related to the past issues, with a focus on solving the issue of two locations.
“The second one is about the current situation and following up expectations and shortcomings within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Safeguards Agreement... The responsibility for third one lies on Grossi and he should take steps for the future.”
Back in March 2023 and during a visit by the IAEA chief to Tehran, Iran and the IAEA agreed to take steps aimed at facilitating enhanced cooperation and expediting the resolution of outstanding safeguards issues.
According to a statement, both sides recognized that such positive engagements between Iran and the IAEA can pave the way for wider agreements among state parties.
Both sides agreed that bilateral interactions will be carried out in a spirit of collaboration, and in full conformity with the competencies of the IAEA and the rights and obligations of Iran based on the comprehensive safeguards agreement.