MOSCOW - Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Gholam-Reza Ansari here Tuesday assessed Russia's proposal for joint uranium enrichment with Iran as "constructive".

Ansari's remarks were part of his address to reporters at the Russian State Duma (lower chamber of Parliament). "The proposal has the potential of resolving the issue if its shortcomings and disadvantages are removed" he said. "If the two countries' experts hold talks to discuss details of the offer they can undoubtedly find solutions to its shortcomings," he added. He was optimistic on the outcome of talks scheduled to be held between the Iranian and Russian delegations on Feb 20 to discuss Russia's proposal to diffuse the crisis over Iran's nuclear activities. "Iran and Russia are friends and neighboring states. They arrive at decisions based on their national interests and are both desirous of ending the current standoff on Iran's nuclear activities. "Neither of the two countries wishes to impose its will on the other side," the ambassador said. Ansari said the Iranian embassy in Moscow is ready to exchange views with all Duma parties and heads of commissions on this issue. PIN/IRNA
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