India reacts guardedly to UNSC's decision on Iran
Monday, December 25, 2006 01:43 [IST]
New Delhi: India yesterday (Dec 24, 2006) reacted guardedly to the UN Security Council's decision to impose sanctions on Iran, saying it was studying its "implications" but underlined the need for dialogue to resolve Tehran's nuclear issue with IAEA having a central role in it.
While commenting on last night's development, New Delhi also maintained that Iran has a "right" to pursue its nuclear programme for peaceful civilian use and noted that Tehran has "undertaken certain obligations" that its nuclear programme is exclusively for peaceful purposes.
"We have noted the passage of the UN Security Council resolution (imposing sanctions on Iran) and are studying its implications," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Navtej Sarna said in response to a question on the world body's decision.
Sarna said "New Delhi continues to feel that all possible efforts should be made to address Iran's nuclear issues by peaceful means through dialogue and negotiations."
I"ndia also believes that IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) should play a central role in resolving the outstanding issues" concerning Iran's nuclear programme," he said.
The Security Council yesterday unanimously voted to impose non-military sanctions on Iran for its failure to end its nuclear enrichment programme. |
