IAEA chief due in Iran in line with mutual cooperation, interaction: Envoy

Iran's permanent representative to Vienna-based international organizations says UN nuclear agency Chief Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran to discuss ongoing interactions and cooperation between the country and the atomic watchdog.

According to Press TV, in a post on Twitter on Saturday, Kazem Gharibabadi added that the trip by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief comes upon an invitation from the Iranian government.

He said Iran is one of the main partners of the IAEA, adding, "We hope this visit will lead to reinforced mutual cooperation."

The UN nuclear agency chief also in a post on his Twitter account confirmed his visit to Tehran on Monday "for meetings with Iranian authorities."

He added that his talks with Iranian officials would focus on "outstanding questions related to safeguards in Iran."

I will travel to Tehran on Monday for meetings with Iranian authorities to address outstanding questions related to safeguards in Iran. I hope to establish a fruitful and cooperative channel of direct dialogue. It is necessary. 

— Rafael MarianoGrossi (@rafaelmgrossi) August 22, 2020

"I hope to establish a fruitful and cooperative channel of direct dialogue. It is necessary," Grossi said.

In a statement on Saturday, the IAEA also said Grossi will pay his first visit to Iran since taking office in December and will hold meetings with high-level Iranian authorities.

“I have decided to come personally to Tehran so that I can reinforce the importance of cooperation and the full implementation of all safeguards commitments and obligations with the IAEA,” the Agency's chief said separately.

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