Official Spokesperson's response to a question on the Iranian nuclear deal
July 14, 2015
In response to a question on the Iranian nuclear deal, the Official Spokesperson said :
"While we wait to see the text of the agreement reached between Iran and the EU 3+3 in Vienna today, we welcome the successful conclusion of negotiations on the Iranian nuclear issue. India has always maintained that the issue should be resolved peacefully
through dialogue by respecting Iran’s right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy while upholding the international community’s strong interest in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme. With regard to the second aspect, the International
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has an important role, which has been underlined by the agreement between Iran and the Agency on a road map for the clarification of past and present outstanding issues. This too is a welcome development.
Let me add that PM and President Rouhani had an excellent meeting recently on the sidelines of the SCO Summitin Ufa. Issues of energy cooperation and connectivity were discussed."
New Delhi
July 14, 2015