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“I believe the main solution is to gain the trust of Europe and America and to remove their concerns over the peaceful nature of our nuclear industry and to assure them that there will never be a diversion to military use.” quote by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
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“I believe the main solution is to gain the trust of Europe and America and to remove their concerns over the peaceful nature of our nuclear industry and to assure them that there will never be a diversion to military use.”

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

About This Quote

Source Speech: International Nuclear Energy Conference, 2002

Building trust with the West requires transparency and assurances that nuclear programs remain peaceful.

In simple terms: Earn trust by being open about nuclear intentions.

Key Takeaway

Promote open dialogue and safety guarantees.

Themes

trust nuclear policy international relations transparency

Mood

cautious hopeful

Type

political strategic

When to use this quote

  • energy negotiations
  • public statements
  • policy drafting
  • media interviews

Key Concepts

non‑proliferation diplomacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What concrete steps can demonstrate peaceful nuclear use?
  • How can past incidents be addressed?
A Different Perspective

Skepticism may persist despite assurances.

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