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P5+1 Conference
Topic Started: Sep 28 2014, 05:24 AM (253 Views)
Jos1311
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Esteemed delegates,

last month the Geneva interim agreement on Iranian nuclear program was extended until the end of January 2015. As a result we will have to discuss how to move forward from here. The talks will aim towards finding common ground, and seek a permanent solution to the matter at hand.

On 24 November 2013, an interim agreement was reached between the P5+1 countries and Iran in Geneva, Switzerland. The agreement moved towards decreased economic sanctions on Iran in return for a freeze and partial rollback of portions of Iran's nuclear program.

Just before the agreement in October 2013 Iran stated that it may allow unannounced visits to its nuclear sites as a "last step" in a proposal to resolve differences with the West. According to various Iranian officials lowering uranium enrichment levels could also be part of a final deal.

If Iran still stands behind these statements, the situation, in the eyes of Washington, looks positive. In combination with the recent statements that Iran is willing to allow a restricted inspection of Parchin, Washington believes a permanent agreement might be achievable more now than ever has been the case. Since Tehran has voiced that it would be willing to allow limited access to the extent of partial full access, Washington is optimistic that most of the issues can be addressed satisfactory. It appears that there are sufficient openings and potential for progress, while at the same time the satisfactory implementation of the interim agreement gives some assurance that elements of the Iranian program could be assured as peaceful.

At the same time, there continue to be important gaps, between the parties. We, for instance, have highlighted the issue of domestic enrichment and the number of centrifuges that Iran would be operating as a part of the agreement as one very important remaining gap that has to be worked through. This along along with the need for the implementation of strong and effective verification and monitoring mechanisms, appear the two major obstacles that will need to be taken before a final nuclear deal with Iran can be signed.

If these issues, and an agreement on the size and scope of Iran’s civilian nuclear program can be addresed, a final nuclear agreement that would comprehensively lift UN Security Council, multilateral and national nuclear-related sanctions, including steps on access in areas of trade, technology, finance, and energy, on a schedule to be agreed upon, will be within reach.

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Fellow delegates,

It is a pleasure to be among you in finally resolving this issue once and for all while ending the highly damaging sanctions and isolation that several nations have secluded the Islamic Republic. Let it fully be known the Islamic Republic is willing to allow restricted to partial access to all nuclear sites throughout Iran as a compromise to the IAEA demand of full access. We see it as a compromise not only to the international community but a compromise that would ensure the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic and protect information that is non-nuclear from being leaked and used against us. It is a great gesture made by the P5+1 and their guarantees of respecting Iran as a fellow nation.

I believe the first topic that must be discussed and agreed to is the centrifuge machines, this is the issue that has slowed down the negotiation talks for several weeks. Currently we have 19,000 centrifuge machines, which are central to the enrichment process; 10,200 of them are operating. While the Americans have proposed cutting the number of operating centrifuges to around 1,500, this is deemed unacceptable to the Islamic Republic. Therefore for consideration we present two proposals, Iran may keep 4,500 operating centrifuges instead of 1,500. While the second plan would include disabling centrifuges by disconnecting pipes and replacing Iran’s older operating centrifuges with a smaller number of advanced centrifuges.

The cut is made up on the fact that with Russia providing fuel for Bushehr and can do so indefinitely, an increase of operating centrifuges is not cost-effective. We await the discussion or approval of said proposals by the P5+ Germany.
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We believe that is a step in the right direction to allow us access all be it restricted. We think that a number of 3,500 operating centrifuges should be in order. Germany is offering assistance to help disable the older centrifuges, we have experience in this field.
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Esteemed delegates,

As I have stated Washington seeks to implement strong and effective verification and monitoring mechanisms, meaning that all fuel shipments by Russia to Iran will need to be monitored as well. At the same time I find it encouraging that the head of Iran’s atomic energy organization, Ali Akbar Salehi, in the past indicated that the amount of plutonium the reactor at Arak will produce will be drawn down from around 22 pounds per year to around 2 pounds per year. I would also like to inquire if this is still the case, and seeing that Iran has not stood resistant towards inspections at this facility, this matter should also be able to be confirmed by the IAEA.

Before we discuss the scope and dimensions of Iran's uranium enrichment capacity, we need to come to a common definition of the practical needs designation. This definition would form the basis on the number of centrifuges Iran should be allowed to deploy, operate, and develops. According to the various experts the Iranians can meet their energy needs with 20 percent of its current capacity by operating just 2,000 IR-1 machines, and with cooperation by the international community in supplying additional nuclear fuel. Washington is willing to offer Iran an agreement that will see it retain the capacity of 2,000 IR-1 centrifuges, supplemented by additional nuclear fuel shipments from abroad. The later has already been proposed by the Iranian officials themselves.

As for the non-assigned centrifuges, Washington is willing to agree to a compensation scheme for these, but will in return request the complete dismantlement and destruction of all non-assigned centrifuges, being carried out under international supervision.

The United States again emphasizes that a robust international system of inspections to verify that Iran has no nuclear weapons program will need to be part of the agreement. It is our view that this means unprecedented access to Iran’s nuclear facilities and beyond. Including initial partial access to Parchin, but future unrestricted access to this site. In return Washington is willing to discuss the financing of the relocation of the non-nuclear related elements at this site.
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Germany is willing to contribute to the compensation as well helping dismantle under supervision from both Iran and America. We will offer our facility at ERAM Morsleben for disposal.
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HM Government echoes the statements of our German partners.
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Mr. Zarif,

I await your response.
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Mr. Zarif,

Washington again calls upon Tehran to address the proposal that has been made as soon as possible. It goes without saying that we expect that Tehran will not resume its nuclear program at this moment, as such would be an unacceptable decision. We have presented a proposition to come to an agreement on the matter, and have yet to hear any response on the offer that has been made. The offer made, which includes financial compensation for the dismantling of various elements of the nuclear program, also has the backing of various other members of the international community. These same members have also expressed their willingness to assist in providing the compensation, meaning that if Tehran accepts the offer, we are getting close to an agreement. A restart of its nuclear program by Tehran, would, in the eyes of Washington, mean that we will be taking multiple steps back, and would automatically mean that the offer that has been made will be retracted.
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Gentlemen,

The make-up of the Iranian delegation to this conference has changed due to the pending resignation of Mr. Zarif from his office. I am confident that the momentum gained in previous discussions will not be obstructed by this change. It is my hope that we can continue this dialogue between our Nations in order to establish an ever-lasting peace between our peoples. If Washington desires "unprecedented access", then it is our expectation that it will also extend us "unprecedented" respect and dignity. In practical terms, this means recognizing and respecting the rights of Iran as a sovereign state. As we move forward in our discussions, let us also keep in mind the growing insecurity of the greater Middle Eastern region to the reckless activities and foreign policies of a number of states. Despite these challenges, I am hopeful that we can come to a final agreement with respect to this matter.

Behrouz Padshah
Assistant Deputy Foreign Minister for Special Affairs
Islamic Republic of Iran
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Douglas Alexander
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We sit here, a little more than a year after the implementation of the Geneva Interim Agreeement, and as such we need to work on several issues for a comprenehsive, final agreement. As the United Kingdom understands it, Iran has the right, and desire, to use nuclear power for civilian power. But, in its desire to do that, Iran has violated the trust of the IAEA and the world community through secrecy, through the enrichment of uranium far beyond the need for nuclear fuel, through the use of unknown, and undoccumented reactor types, through the refusal of allowing IAEA inspections and through the unwillingness to place fissile material under IAEA safeguards.
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