US can’t compel Iran to negotiate: Parliament Speaker

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the Iranian nation will never forgive the United States for damages made to the country due to the sanctions.

The top Parliamentarian made the remarks during his meeting with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on Sunday morning.

He referred to breach of commitments by some countries to the nuclear deal, adding: "Despite the fact that the recent positions of the Security Council were good, the non-compliance with the commitments in the nuclear deal is one of the bitter memories of the Iranians, so we are waiting for it to be compensated."

Qalibaf said: "Iranian people are pessimistic about the US due to its unilateral, oppressive and illegal sanctions, so the firm decision of the Iranian government and people is to strengthen the economy and internal technology to overcome these sanctions given to our country's high capacity."

He went on to say that the Iranian nation will never forget the losses caused by the US sanctions," he said, adding, "So the US can not put pressure on Iran for negotiation.

He also congratulated the 100th anniversary of the start of relations between Iran and Switzerland.

"In recent years, an agreement and a cooperation document have been signed between the two countries, the pursuit of the provisions of which will help strengthen relations between the two countries," he noted.

"We must expand our relations in the economic, political, cultural, technological, scientific and educational fields, especially since recently an account has been opened between Iran and Switzerland for the exchange of medicine and food, which, of course, should not be enough,' Ghlaibaf said.

Stating that today Iran is suffering from economic problems caused by oppressive sanctions, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, for his part, said, "We hope that the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the start of relations between Iran and Switzerland will strengthen the relations between the two countries more than before, and we will be able to play our role as guardians of interests well."

Referring to the financial channel that has recently opened between the two countries, he added, "This financial channel contributes to the flow of Iran's revenues, especially in the field of food and medicine, which, of course, is a small measure and should be expanded."

Cassis also referred to the presence of some Swiss companies in Iran, saying that they are are still present in the country despite sanctions against Iran.

"We will do our utmost to advance international discourse and strengthen bilateral relations.," he highlighted.

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