Moscow recalled the words of Obama on the revision of the European missile defense after the deal with Iran – RBC

Moscow hopes that Washington, after reaching an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program will fulfill its promises and will make adjustments to the program of development of European missile defense. This is stated in the statement of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, published on the website of the Ministry, in connection with the “Group of Six” and Iran agreement on the Iranian nuclear program (INP).

The minister recalled that US President Barack Obama In his speech in Prague on 5 April 2009 he stated that after the settlement of the situation around Iran’s nuclear program task of the European segment of the ABM will lose relevance. “We hope that our American colleagues to remember this and will make the appropriate adjustments in their plans. We are ready for dialogue on this subject, “- Lavrov said.

Lavrov also noted that an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program” will strengthen the nuclear nonproliferation regime, will have a positive impact on the overall security situation and stability in Middle East, North Africa and the Persian Gulf. ” “It is crucial that the normalization of the situation around Iran removes any pretext to use force against the country that some people regarded as a” real alternative “negotiations”, – he said.

According to the minister, in connection with the announcement of “new opportunities for the resolution of a number of other of the region’s problems and conflicts.” “In particular, creates additional incentives to promote the creation of a Middle East zone free of weapons of mass destruction. Remove barriers – largely artificial – in the way of the formation of a broad coalition to combat “Islamic state” and other terrorist groups, “- the minister said in a statement.

Earlier Tuesday, speaking at a press conference in Vienna, Lavrov said that after reaching an agreement with Iran, Moscow has “attracted the attention of American colleagues” to earlier statements by Obama. “We expect a reaction,” – the minister said.

About an agreement between the six international negotiators (it includes Russia, France, Germany, USA, China and the UK) and Iran has learned the morning of 14 of July. According to the agreement, Tehran will comply with strict limits on nuclear work in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions of the European Union and the United States.