Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Thursday in Geneva that Iran would not give up its legal right to produce nuclear fuel.

Iran's uranium enrichment activities are in compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and Iran would not give up its inalienable rights, Mottaki told a press conference at the Palace of Nations.

Mottaki said Iran would continue to seek a diplomatic and negotiated solution to the nuclear issue, which should be within the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran will continue its sincere cooperation with the IAEA, he said.

He also said that Iran was open to all proposals and plans for solving the nuclear issue, noting, however, that any suggestions must ensure Iran's legitimate rights for peaceful nuclear development.

Mottaki added that Iran's legal rights should be respected, and related countries should avoid taking action that might complicate the issue.

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a presidential statement on Wednesday afternoon calling on Iran to resume suspension of all uranium enrichment-related activities within 30 days.

Source: Xinhua