UN Chief Hails JCPOA as ‘Testament to Multilateralism, Diplomacy’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres hailed the JCPOA as “a testament to the efficacy of multilateralism and diplomacy”, stressing the need for preserving the landmark nuclear deal.
“For the past five years, the Plan has been largely viewed by the international community as a testament to the efficacy of multilateralism, diplomacy and dialogue and success in nuclear non-proliferation,” Guterres said in the 10th report on the implementation of Resolution 2231, which will be read out during a Security Council meeting on Tuesday.
"I have consistently believed that the Plan is the best way to ensure a comprehensive, long-term and proper solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, as well as to contribute to regional and international peace and security”.
"I note the continued commitment of its participants to preserve the Plan, and the importance of the Plan working for all, including by providing tangible economic benefits for the Iranian people,” he added.
"I have encouraged all States to support the Plan and believed that issues not directly related to the Plan should be addressed without prejudice to preserving the agreement and its accomplishments.
"I regret the steps taken by the United States since May 2018, when it withdrew from the Plan. The reimposition by the United States of all its national sanctions, which had been lifted or waived pursuant to the Plan, is contrary to the goals set out in the Plan and in resolution 2231 (2015).
"Other steps taken by the United States to restrict activities allowed within the framework of the Plan may also impede the ability of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the other Member States to implement certain provisions of the Plan and of the resolution," the UN chief noted.
He further referred to the latest reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) which stated that "Iran has decreased its stockpile of heavy water" and "has stayed within the Plan limits."
"I also urge the Islamic Republic of Iran to carefully take into account and address the other concerns raised by other participants in the Plan and by other Member States in relation to resolution 2231 (2015)."
Speaking about the world situation in the pandemic, Guterres stressed that "the importance of initiatives in support of trade and economic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, especially during the current economic and health challenges posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID 19) pandemic."
He also underscored the "important contribution of other Member States to preserving the Plan and continue to encourage them to work effectively with the participants in the Plan towards creating the conditions necessary for their economic operators to engage in trade with the Islamic Republic of Iran in accordance with resolution 2231 (2015)."
