BRUSSELS (IRNA) -- The European Parliament has welcomed the readiness of Iran to sign the IAEA additional protocol, following the agreement with the three EU Foreign Ministers who visited the country.

During a debate on the outcome of last week’s EU summit in Brussels, Members of the European Parliament reiterated their willingness to develop a wider cooperation with Iran, but insisted on the necessity to increase international confidence with regard to the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program.

MEPs also congratulated Shirin Ebadi on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her commitment to democracy and the defense of human rights in Iran, noted a EP statement.