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1st LD Writethru: UN chief welcomes implementation of Iran nuclear deal

Xinhua, January 17, 2016 Adjust font size:

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday welcomed the implementation of the Iran nuclear accord, saying that "this is a significant milestone," according to a statement of Ban's spokesman.

Saturday is the Implementation Day under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between the E3+3 and Iran. "This is a significant milestone that reflects the good faith effort by all parties to fulfil their agreed commitments," said the statement.

commending the dedication and determination shown on all sides, Ban encouraged "the parties to continue to implement the JCPOA in the months and years ahead," it said.

Ban also noted that "this achievement demonstrates that international proliferation concerns are best addressed through dialogue and patient diplomacy," it said.

The Secretary-General hoped the success of this agreement contributes to greater regional and international cooperation for peace, security and stability in the region and beyond, it said.

Also on Saturday, IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano released a report confirming that Iran has completed the necessary preparatory steps to start the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

"This paves the way for the IAEA to begin verifying and monitoring Iran's nuclear-related commitments under the agreement, as requested by the U.N. Security Council and authorised by the IAEA Board," Amano said in a statement to mark the day. Endit