(MENAFN- Nam News Network) TEHRAN, Nov 11 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said yesterday that, Western countries would eventually have to acknowledge Iran as a scientific hub, in the field of peaceful nuclear technology, state media reported.

Speaking during a visit to the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran, Araghchi praised the country's achievements in the nuclear sector and reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to defending its nuclear rights.

“The West's main goal is to deprive Iran of its nuclear capabilities and maintain its monopoly,” Araghchi said, adding,“Western countries will ultimately have no choice but to recognise Iran as a scientific hub for the peaceful nuclear industry.”

He said, Iran's progress in nuclear science was the result of years of effort and sacrifice by Iranian scientists, and reiterated that no one in Iran would give up the country's nuclear rights.

He said, Iran has consistently sought to demonstrate the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme by cooperating with international bodies, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Western governments have long accused Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons. Tehran denies the charge, saying its nuclear programme is aimed at power generation and medical purposes.– NNN-IRNA

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