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Russia's Security Council secretary arrives for talks in Iran

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Russia's Security Council secretary arrived in Tehran Tuesday to discuss with his Iranian counterpart Ali Larijani a spectrum of issues, including a controversial Iranian nuclear program.
TEHRAN, October 3 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's Security Council secretary arrived in Tehran Tuesday to discuss with his Iranian counterpart Ali Larijani a spectrum of issues, including a controversial Iranian nuclear program.

Some countries suspect Iran of pursuing a covert weapons program, but Tehran has consistently denied the allegation saying it needs nuclear energy for electricity.

"Consultations between the two countries at the Security Council level are held regularly to discuss a variety of issues," Igor Ivanov said. "This is a pre-scheduled meeting. When we meet, we discuss bilateral issues and international problems."

"The agenda of our consultations always includes the nuclear issue," he added.

Iran failed to meet the UN Security Council's August 31 deadline for suspending its nuclear activities, and the United States has pressed for sanctions against the country. Russia and China, however, hold vetoes in the Council and oppose sanctions.

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, recently held talks with Larijani in an attempt to persuade Tehran to accept a package of incentives, offered by countries mediating the issue, and to suspend uranium enrichment, but no deal has yet been reached.

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