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M E D I A R E L E A S E

Stephen Smith MP Minister for Foreign Affairs  and Trade

M  E  D  I  A   R  E  L  E  A  S  E



3 September 2010





Japan announces new sanctions against Iran



I welcome today’s announcement by Japan of further sanctions against Iran.



Japan’s announcement of new sanctions, including measures targeting Iran’s banking and energy

sectors, demonstrates its continued strong commitment to nuclear disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation and reinforces United Nations Security Council Resolution 1929 of 9 June.



Japan’s new measures follow the package of Australian sanctions measures I announced on 29 July, and

those announced by the European Union Foreign Affairs Council on 26 July.



These steps demonstrate the strong commitment of the international community to have Iran meet its

international obligations in respect of its nuclear program.



Australia  continues  to  urge  Iran  to  comply  with  all  relevant  UN  Security  Council  resolutions  and

cooperate fully with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

