Iran Urges Constructive Interaction with Europe

By Staff, IRNA

Iranian Foreign Ministry called the European Union to maintain constructive interaction with Iran based on mutual respect and interests.

In a statement that was released in response to EU's recent statement on Iran's commitment to the nuclear deal also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action [JCPOA] the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the experience of relations between Iran and the European Union especially recent ones shows that there are various capacities and opportunities for the two sides to develop cooperation.

In its statement which was released on Monday, the EU supported Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges [INSTEX] and announced its member states' positions as regard regional developments.

The statement expresses EU's positions over several issues including INSTEX, Iran's plans on strengthening its defensive capabilities, regional situation, and human rights.

While hailing EU's positive stances mentioned in its statement regarding Iran especially on the JCPOA, Iran stated certain critiques over the positions taken in the EU statemen.

Reiterating support for the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges [INSTEX], Iran undoubtedly expects EU to implement it more precisely as soon as possible.

Tehran also expects the EU to cover other aspects of trade between Iran and Europe as mentioned by foreign ministers of Iran and E3 in May.

The Foreign Ministry said that taking benefits of economic aspects of the JCPOA is of major importance for Iran.