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Sunday 17 Jan 2016 - 11:21 Makkah mean time-7-4-1437
Pic: UN News Center
New York (IINA) – Following the release of a report confirming that Iran has completed necessary preparatory steps to start the implementation of a plan of action aimed at resolving the nuclear issue, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday welcomed the achievement of having reached “Implementation Day,” highlighting that he is heartened by the lifting of sanctions on Iran.
“This is a significant milestone that reflects the good faith effort by all parties to fulfil their agreed commitments,” said Ban in a statement issued by his spokesperson, according to UN News Center.
The report was submitted to the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors and to the UN Security Council, after IAEA inspectors on the ground verified that Iran has carried out all measures required under what is known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between the P5+1 and Iran.
In July, Iran and the six major world powers reached the JCPOA, entrusting the IAEA with verifying and monitoring Iran's commitments.
Under the plan, Iran pledged never under any circumstances to seek, develop or acquire nuclear weapons, and the UN Security Council is to consider ending sanctions imposed for its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) violations.
The statement noted that the UN chief commended the dedication and determination shown on all sides, and encouraged the parties to continue to implement the JCPOA in the months and years ahead.
Meanwhile, IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said “Implementation Day” paves the way to begin verifying and monitoring Iran's nuclear-related commitments under the agreement.
“Relations between Iran and the IAEA now enter a new phase,” Amano said in a statement. “It is an important day for the international community. I congratulate all those who helped make it a reality, especially the group of countries known as the E3/EU+3, Iran and the IAEA Board,” he added.
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