ORUMIYEH, W. Azarbaijan Prov (IRNA) -- German Ambassador to Iran Herbert Honsowitz said that the Iranian nation deserves access to nuclear energy and that countries should acknowledge its right.

His remarks came during an exclusive interview with IRNA reporter in Orumiyeh on Thursday.

The German ambassador said that his country acknowledges Iran's right to pursue nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. He assessed last week's talks between Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani and European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana as "positive."

The ambassador further said the opportunity that has been opened to resume negotiations is significant and that negotiations should continue. He expressed hope negotiations will have a fruitful outcome.

Asked on the U.S. pressure on the European Union and United Nations over Iran’s nuclear program, he said it is quite normal for powerful countries such as the U.S. to exercise influence on international developments.

"No party dismisses Iran right to nuclear technology for peaceful use. The German government is willing to assist Iran in uranium enrichment.

Sowitz was visiting Orumiyeh to attend a conference dubbed `West Azerbaijan, Opportunities and Advantage of Investment'.