Iran: Every nation has right to peaceful use of space

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-07-2009 14:19

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An Iranian foreign ministry official says every nation has the right to the peaceful use of space technology.

He was speaking in defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's rocket launch on Sunday.

An Iranian foreign ministry official says every nation has the right to the peaceful use of space technology. (CCTV.com)

The DPRK confirmed that it has launched an experimental communications satellite into orbit. But critics say it's an illicit test of the country's long-range missile technology.

Iran also has a contentious relationship with the international community over its missile and nuclear programs. But Iran has denied any cooperation with the DPRK on missile technology.

Hassan Qashqavi, Spokesman, Iranian Foreign Ministry, said, "Iran's missile plans and those of the DPRK are totally separate and independent issues. Missile programs of the DPRK started many years ago. There is no connection between these two programs. We, just like all the people of the world, anticipate the realization of a nuclear-free world. The US and other nuclear states are expected to take very serious actions in the way of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction disarmament. And push for the realization of peace and stability in the world and the elimination of this great threat."

Editor:Zhang Pengfei