Thursday, August 16, 2007

More Iran and Russia Collaboration


Lavrov Calls for Improved Ties

MOSCOW, Aug. 15--Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday improved relations between the Western countries and Iran are part of the approach to resolve the dispute concerning Iranian nuclear program.
. Sergei Lavrov wrote in an article published in the Russian magazine, “Russia and Global Politics“, under the title of “Russia’s self-restraint in the future“ that improved relations with Iran would help solve problems concerning non-proliferation of nuclear arms as well, IRNA reported.

The Russian foreign minister added that any pressure on Iran over nuclear program would make energy supply for Europe and the entire world insecure.
He also said using force on Iran would jeopardize energy security of Europe and that a common approach should be applied to deal with this problem.
Lavrov urged Western governments to normalize ties with Tehran to make a breakthrough in the dispute over Iran’s nuclear program.

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