India for resolving Iran nuke issue through diplomatic efforts
New Delhi, April. 29 (PTI): Amid increasing possibility of UN action against Iran over its nuclear issue, India said confrontation needed to be avoided at "all costs" and asked "all sides" to show "flexibility" to allow resolution of the issue through diplomatic efforts.
New Delhi said it will contribute towards exploration of diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue in a "manner that respects Iran's right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy consistent with its international obligations and commitments."
Reacting to the report of IAEA Director General Mohd El Baradei where he accused Iran of not cooperating with the UN inspectors, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said "the report provides a useful basis on which diplomatic efforts should continue to avoid confrontation" and to promote an amicable solution.
"We continue to believe that a solution ought to be found through dialogue and confrontation should be avoided at all costs," he said, adding "this will require flexibility on all sides."
New Delhi's comment on the evolving situation with regard to Tehran's controversial nuclear programme came a day after Iranian President Ahmedinejad called up Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Ahmedinejad made the phone call barely hours after IAEA Director General Mohd ElBaradei accused Iran of not cooperating with UN inspectors, raising possibility of action by the world body.
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