Russia and Iran sign protocol on nuclear plant

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Source: Reuters

Russia and Iran sign protocol on nuclear plant

Sun Apr 22, 3:02 PM ET

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian contractor building Iran's
Bushehr nuclear power station said on Sunday the two sides
had signed a protocol outlining what measures should be taken
to guarantee payments for the project.

Russia is Iran's closest major power ally and has helped water
down international sanctions over its nuclear program, but the
two have clashed over payments for Bushehr. Iran resumed
payments last month but some were still outstanding.

"If this plan is implemented, a part of the issues linked to
the financing of Iran's first atomic station will be resolved,"
Irina Yesipova, spokeswoman for the Russian company
Atomstroiexport, said after talks in Moscow.

She did not elaborate on what remained to be resolved and
said another round of talks was due to be held in Tehran
in May.

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