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IRAN AND RUSSIA IN NUCLEAR POWER TALKS
Peter Fedynsky
Voice of America
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Iran-and-Russia-in-Nuclear-Power-Talks-130479008.html
Sept 23 2011
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Tehran is holding talks
with Russia about building another nuclear power plant in Iran. He
made the statement at a news conference in New York City, where he
also shared his utopian vision for all humanity.
Ahmadinejad said Iran needs 20 times the amount of power the
Russian-built Bushehr nuclear-power plant supplies. Speaking through
an interpreter, the Iranian leader said another 19,000 megawatts
are needed.
"There are currently conversations ongoing for the Russians to provide
that, but it is only a general proposal. And from here, today, as we
speak, I want to officially invite other firms and other entities
to come and bid and propose their participation for building these
power plants," said Ahmadinejad.
The Iranian leader reiterated his claim that his country is producing
only low-enriched uranium to create radio-isotopes used in medical
treatment. He said Tehran is prepared to stop enrichment immediately
if the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog,
supplies Iran's domestic needs.
On another energy issue, President Ahmadinejad called for all outside
forces to leave the Persian Gulf, saying Iran can guarantee the
security of energy supplies transported through the area.
He rejected any talks between Israel and the Palestinians, saying
Palestinians have a right to self-determination that is not subject to
dialogue. This contrasted with his call for dialogue between Armenians
and Azerbaijanis over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh,
a land-locked enclave with an Armenian majority ruled by Azerbaijan.
Armenia and Azerbaijan share borders with Iran.
Ahmadinejad also said a small minority of power-hungry nations will
not be able to withstand a spiritual wave sweeping the world that
will result in a joyous day when all of humanity's major problems
are eliminated.
"A day in which all humans are respected, ignorance will no longer
exist, poverty will no longer exist, hatred and animosity will no
longer exist, and that day will be filled with beauty, mutual respect
and joy."
Ahmadinejad was in New York City along with other world leaders for
the opening of the annual U.N. General Assembly.
He opened his news conference thanking the New York Police Department
for their security effort, the people of the city for their patience,
and he apologized for any traffic jams that his motorcades may
have caused.
Peter Fedynsky
Voice of America
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Iran-and-Russia-in-Nuclear-Power-Talks-130479008.html
Sept 23 2011
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Tehran is holding talks
with Russia about building another nuclear power plant in Iran. He
made the statement at a news conference in New York City, where he
also shared his utopian vision for all humanity.
Ahmadinejad said Iran needs 20 times the amount of power the
Russian-built Bushehr nuclear-power plant supplies. Speaking through
an interpreter, the Iranian leader said another 19,000 megawatts
are needed.
"There are currently conversations ongoing for the Russians to provide
that, but it is only a general proposal. And from here, today, as we
speak, I want to officially invite other firms and other entities
to come and bid and propose their participation for building these
power plants," said Ahmadinejad.
The Iranian leader reiterated his claim that his country is producing
only low-enriched uranium to create radio-isotopes used in medical
treatment. He said Tehran is prepared to stop enrichment immediately
if the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog,
supplies Iran's domestic needs.
On another energy issue, President Ahmadinejad called for all outside
forces to leave the Persian Gulf, saying Iran can guarantee the
security of energy supplies transported through the area.
He rejected any talks between Israel and the Palestinians, saying
Palestinians have a right to self-determination that is not subject to
dialogue. This contrasted with his call for dialogue between Armenians
and Azerbaijanis over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh,
a land-locked enclave with an Armenian majority ruled by Azerbaijan.
Armenia and Azerbaijan share borders with Iran.
Ahmadinejad also said a small minority of power-hungry nations will
not be able to withstand a spiritual wave sweeping the world that
will result in a joyous day when all of humanity's major problems
are eliminated.
"A day in which all humans are respected, ignorance will no longer
exist, poverty will no longer exist, hatred and animosity will no
longer exist, and that day will be filled with beauty, mutual respect
and joy."
Ahmadinejad was in New York City along with other world leaders for
the opening of the annual U.N. General Assembly.
He opened his news conference thanking the New York Police Department
for their security effort, the people of the city for their patience,
and he apologized for any traffic jams that his motorcades may
have caused.