In the statement, NAM has rejected the Feb 3 decision of the Government of the United States against Iran and has firmly supported the soeverignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
According to ISNA, the full text of NAM statement is as follows:
The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement, in line with its principled position of condemnation at the promulgation and application of unilateral coercive measures against countries of the movement, which are in violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, rejects the latest decision of the Government of the United States of America, on 03 February 2017, to extend its unilateral coercive measures against nationals and entities from the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement deplores these measures and reiterates its firm support to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in line with the Bandung principles. In this regard, the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement emphasizes the need to respect international law, including the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the Declaration of Principles of International Law concerning friendly relations and cooperation among States, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.
The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement expresses its solidarity and support to the people and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran in rejection of these measures, and, in line with its principled position, urges the government of the United States of America to desist and repeal such coercive measures, which are contrary to international law, the UN Charter and the norms and principles governing peaceful relations among states, while affecting the spirit of dialogue and political understanding among nations.
The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement further recognizes the commitment of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the full implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as endorsed by the Security Council in its resolution 2231 (2015), and, in this regard, calls upon all states to support its implementation and refrain from actions that could undermine the compliance with the commitments assumed under the JCPOA.
US president Donald Trump inked an executive order which blocks the entry of any immigrants from certain countries including Iran. He has also added some Iran related entities and individuals to the list of US sanctions.
EghtesadOnline: The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) issued a statement in solidarity with Iran after the decision of the US to extend its unilateral coercive measures against some Iranian institutions and citizens.