Georgia backs Iranian nuclear program

By IRNA,

Tehran : Visiting Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze said on Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran as signatory to Non-Proliferation Treaty should benefit from nuclear energy for civilian utility.

The Georgian foreign minister made the remarks in a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Manouchehr Mottaki in Tehran.

The issue of confidence-building is of prime importance which should be taken into account in talks between Iran and the international community, he said.

He said that his country welcomes active role of Iran to implement various development projects in Georgia mainly in energy sector.

He thanked Iran for helping Georgia with gas supply when Russia stopped gas flow to Georgia in the winter 2006. "Iran proved its sincerity through timely action."

Expressing satisfaction with expansion of ties and cooperation with Iran during his talks with the Iranian foreign minister, he underlined the need to enhance level of trade between the two countries.