Washington (ANTARA) \u2013 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)\nDirector General Rafael Grossi said the agency had completed most of the\ntechnical preparations to verify Iran\u2019s nuclear activities.<\/p>\n
Grossi stressed that a lasting and stable resolution to tensions over\nIran\u2019s nuclear programme would require a diplomatic agreement.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday\n(23 October), Grossi said the IAEA was ready to carry out the technical\nverification work needed to support negotiations between Iran and the\nUnited States.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost of the technical work required to ensure adequate verification\nof activities in Iran has been completed, so we are ready. The IAEA is\nready,\u201d Grossi said.<\/p>\n
He expressed hope that negotiations between Iran and the United\nStates would make progress with the support of regional and\ninternational partners, including Pakistan, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere will be no, ladies and gentlemen; there will be no lasting and\nstable solution without a diplomatic agreement,\u201d Grossi told the UN\nGeneral Assembly.<\/p>\n
He also emphasised that independent verification by the UN nuclear\nwatchdog would be vital to any diplomatic agreement involving Iran\u2019s\nnuclear programme.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor a diplomatic agreement to be achieved, we need that\nverification. We need strong support for the IAEA\u2019s work. We are ready,\nand we believe they want the same,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/iaea-ready-to-verify-irans-nuclear-activities-and-urges-diplomatic-solution-1792813897", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }