IRAN: Austrian MP supports Iran-Austria gas deal

An Austrian MP on Wednesday supported gas deal between Iran and his country's National Oil and Gas Company (OMV).

Kurt Eder, who is head of economic commission of Austrian parliament, also told IRNA in an exclusive interview that the Europe economy requires gas to provide its energy.

"I assume the mutual agreement completely correct, and support signing the gas deal," he said.

Pointing to the US pressure to hinder in the way of the deal, he added that Austrian Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer underlined in the parliament session on the country's budget that his government will not permit other countries to interfere its internal affairs.

The MP quoted the Chancellor as saying that the matter concerns economic policies of Iran and Austria.

"All commitments and regulations will be implemented carefully, and Austrian government and the ruling Social-Democrat party rebuke the criticism of other countries," he noted.

He clearly underlined that the project guarantees the energy supply of European countries.

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