Iran urges IAEA to focus on primary duties

"The Islamic Republic of Iran has serious concerns about the approach taken by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during recent years," Soltanieh told the Islamic Republic News Agency following the IAEA's Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on Tuesday.

"We expect the IAEA will overcome its weak points through collective cooperation of like-minded countries," he added.

The Iranian diplomat reiterated that the IAEA is an international organization that should focus on developing the use of nuclear energy for peaceful applications.

"The IAEA should not turn into an inspectorate and control organization," Soltanieh added.


/Press TV/