Iran, Bolivia issue joint statement
September 3, 2008 - 0:0
TEHRAN (IRNA) -- Iran and Bolivia issued a statement here on Tuesday to declare that the interference of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in Iran's nuclear dossier has no legal or technical justification.
The statement was issued after a meeting between visiting Bolivian President Evo Morales and President Mahmud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday in Tehran.According to the statement, the heads of two states described their meeting as very fruitful.
Iran and Bolivia are determined to bolster mutual cooperation and help implement joint projects to increase economic development and welfare for both nations, pointed out the statement.
The two sides also have pledged to continue their political struggles against imperialism, said the statement.
The statement also pointed out that Iran's nuclear activities are of peaceful nature and Iran has done its best to win the confidence of the international community through its transparent activities.
The UNSC has no legal and technical justification to be involved in the case and it should merely be resolved under the supervision of IAEA, said the statement.
Bolivian president supported Iran's non-permanent membership of UNSC during 2009-2010.
Morales extended congratulation the successful holding of NAM foreign ministerial meeting in Tehran which indicates that the country plays a very significant role at international as well as South-South relations.
In conclusion, he thanked his Iranian counterpart and Iranian people for extending warm hospitality to him.
Bolivian President Evo Morales was officially seen off by his Iranian counterpart President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here on Tuesday.