Iran Press/Europe: The EEAS said in statement on Monday that Secretary General of the EEAS, Helga Schmid trip to Tehran is sign of the EU support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
EEAS in a statement on Monday said “Secretary General Schmid in the visit used opportunity to reiterate the EU's continued commitment to the JCPOA which is key to increasing stability and security in the Middle East and a crucial element of the global Non-Proliferation Treaty,” the statement said.
It added: “JCPOA has been working and delivering on its primary goal which is to ensure that Iran does not acquire material or equipment to develop a nuclear weapon.”
EEAS reiterated: “The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed in 15 reports that Iran abides by its nuclear related commitments.”
“In particular, Secretary General discussed in Iran current EU efforts, together with other European partners, to enable the continuation of legitimate trade with Iran, making operational the Special Purpose Vehicle "SPV", the statement noted.
Meanwhile, Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani in a meeting with Marielle de Sarnez, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly on Saturday criticized the European countries, including France, for inaction towards implementation of INSTEX.
Larijani criticized Paris performance regarding implementation of the JCPOA, and said that INSTEX mechanism is still not operational.
The speaker said that Iran attaches importance to economic relations with France, adding that Paris can play an important role in the region.
The Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Helga Schmid, has stressed the necessity of preserving the Iran nuclear deal after concluding a recent tour to the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Iran on JUne 16.
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