Fathollahi told a press conference that the Islamic Republic of Iran, however, welcomes nuclear cooperation between Japan and the NPT members.

He said the Islamic Republic of Iran believes such cooperation should continue.

The world states, especially the IAEA members, Japan in particular, that is a victim of nuclear arms, should not cooperate with the NPT non-signatories, thus undermining the treaty, he added.

On the US unilateral sanctions against Iran, he said such sanctions started since victory of the Islamic Revolution and fall of former Pahlavi monarchical regime and still continue.

“Because Tehran has no relations with Washington, such sanctions practically have not the least effect on Iran economy,” he added.

He said in meetings with Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada and Deputy Foreign Minister Kenichiro Sasae there were discussions on latest developments in bilateral ties without speaking about the anti-Iran sanctions.