Iran hails Russian phased approach on nuclear plan

Iran said it hails Russian step-by-step approach since its shows the country's goodwill, ISNA reported.

"We welcome Russian phased proposal since it shows the country's goodwill. Russia is trying to play an influential and effective role in countries' cooperation to use nuclear know-how," Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Sunday.

"Details of the suggestion are under discussion and the two countries are continuing consultations," the spokesman added.

The plan proposed by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov last November and resubmitted in July this year, calls for a step-by-step approach to resolving Iranian nuclear issue. The offer reiterates that Iran should be rewarded for every step it takes to clarify questions about its nuclear program posed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).


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