“The arms export control system we have developed is one of the strictest and most reliable in the world. It rules out any possibility of misuse of weapons.”
“The Iranian government has made no positive steps demanded in the February 4 resolution of the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency followed by a statement of the UN Security Council chairman on March 29, including to cease uranium enrichment activity.”
“The adoption of a commitment on ending cooperation with this or that state in some sphere lies exclusively in the competence of the UN Security Council. Up to now, the Security Council has taken no decision on ending cooperation with Iran in nuclear energy.”
“At the present time, the concerns of the international community over the Iranian nuclear program cannot be eased through sanctions and use of force.”
“We will only be able to talk about sanctions after we have concrete facts confirming that Iran is not exclusively involved in peaceful nuclear activities.”
