West tries to prevent Iranian students studying in nuclear field - official
The West tries to prevent those Iranian students studying in
nuclear field, Iran's Foreign Minister spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast
said, ISNA news agency reported.
Mehmanparast made the remarks at the University of Economic
Sciences in Belarus.
He further noted that today powerful countries are seeking ways to
monopolize the technology fields.
"There was time when world superpowers tried to pressure other
countries with military means. What we witnessed next was that the
same superpowers switched to economic pressure on independent
states," Mehmanparast said. "That period is ending now, and the
next period they will try to monopolize modern science and
technology."
Mehmanparast noted that if independent countries fail to progress
in science and technology fields, they will not be able to maintain
their independence.
"Sanctions have been imposed on Iran, and we believe they are
illegal. It is cruel not to let Iran have progress in technology,
as they know that Iran's nuclear activities are of peaceful
nature," the spokesman noted.
He then spoke of the main reason why Iran wants to continue
developing its nuclear energy.
"The main reason for that is because some countries only rely on
oil and gas exports, but it won't last forever. The reserves will
dry out in the near future." he noted. "Thus there is a lot of need
for development of nuclear energy technology."