The UN Security Council revealed on Thursday details of the package of energy
and economic incentives that had been offered to Iran in June to lure it out of
uranium enrichment activities.
The package, compiled by the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France
and Germany, was presented to Iran on June 6. It included a wide range of
economic, political and energy incentives such as recognizing Iran's rights to
develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
"Our goal is to develop relations and cooperation with Iran based on mutual
respect and the establishment of international confidence in the exclusively
peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program," said the major powers.
The package promised support for the establishment of light water reactors in
Iran along with the provision of a reliable supply of nuclear fuel from Russia.
The six countries also said they would improve Iran's access to the
international economy through practical support for Iran's full integration into
the World Trade Organization.
They also promised cooperation in such fields as civil aviation, energy,
telecommunications infrastructure, high technology and agriculture.
For Iran's part, it would have to suspend all enrichment-related and
reprocessing activities to be verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA).
Iran would also have to "address all the outstanding concerns of the IAEA
through full cooperation."
The six countries met in Paris on Wednesday, saying they would refer Iran
back to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions since it had failed to
give an answer to the offer. The 15-member Security Council will attempt to
adopt a resolution next week that would make the suspension mandatory.
Iran has said it would not respond to the offer officially until Aug. 22,
calling for patience from the six nations.