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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



10 September 2010







SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN





I welcome the announcement by the Republic of Korea of further sanctions against Iran.

The Republic of Korea’s package of new sanctions implements United Nations Security Council  Resolution 1929 and includes measures targeting Iran’s banking and energy sectors.

The package is a clear demonstration of the Republic of Korea’s strong and active commitment to  global non-proliferation efforts.

The Republic of Korea’s sanctions measures follow Australia’s package of broad-ranging sanctions  measures I announced on 29 July, as well as those recently announced by Japan, the European Union,  Canada and the United States.

These sanctions further demonstrate the international community’s strong commitment to have Iran  meet its international obligations in respect of its nuclear program.

Australia continues to call on Iran to comply with all relevant UN Security Council resolutions and to  provide full cooperation to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

