Iran ready to cooperate with Turkey on export of radiopharmaceuticals, training of nuclear specialists: AEOI chief

Iran is ready to cooperate with Turkey on the export of radiopharmaceuticals and training of nuclear specialists, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says.

"Given our experience in the field of construction and maintenance of nuclear power plants, we are ready to cooperate with Turkey on training nuclear specialists," Mohammad Eslami said in a meeting with Turkish Ambassador to Tehran Hicabi Kırlangıç on Monday.

He added that the two countries are also expected to resume cooperation on the export of Iranian radiopharmaceuticals to Turkey.

Referring to Turkey's recent joining the club of nuclear power countries, the AEOI chief also offered to share Iran's experience with Turkey on utilizing, maintaining and repairing nuclear power plants.

He further said enemies "caused trouble for the nuclear industry and the Iranian people" over the recent years, adding that "sanctions are a clear example" of the enemies' moves to hinder Iran's nuclear progress.

Back in June, Iran's nuclear chief said the AEOI had recorded 159 achievements in the past Persian calendar year (ending on March 20) in defiance of US sanctions as well as hurdles created by the West.

Iran recorded 159 nuclear achievements last year despite US bans: Nuclear chief

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the agency recorded 159 achievements last year in defiance of US sanctions and hurdles created by the West.

Eslami noted that the nuclear achievements were made by young Iranian experts in different fields, including irradiation systems, microwave, radiopharmaceuticals, and plasma technology.

As a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Iran has long been cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The country proved the peaceful nature of its nuclear program by signing the 2015 nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with six world powers.

The country remains committed to its obligations under the JCPOA despite Washington’s unilateral withdrawal from the deal in 2018 and its subsequent re-imposition of anti-Iran sanctions.

Elsewhere in his Monday meeting, Eslami hailed the age-old bonds and close relations between Tehran and Ankara and said the geopolitical position of the two neighbors has shaped their ties on the basis of friendship and mutual understanding.

He added that Iran and Turkey enjoy cultural, religious, economic and commercial commonalities and warned of the enemies' plans to harm mutual relations.

However, he said, the two countries have managed to maintain cordial ties through vigilance and bilateral cooperation.

The Turkish ambassador, for his part, said his country pursues a clear stance on the nuclear energy and supports the right of all countries, including Iran, to use the technology for peaceful purposes.

Kırlangıç added that the unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran and some other countries have been harmed the international community and the people of the region.

He also called for the promotion of cooperation in various sectors.

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