G 15 Summit

This is the report that was issued by IRNA (word for word) upon Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka's trip to Iran for the G 15 summit in the 3rd week of May 2010.

I have also included the photos that show what was going down.

Kenya Supports 'Tehran Declaration' on N. Fuel Swap

TEHRAN (FNA)- Kenyan Vice-President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka on Wednesday voiced his country's support for the 'Tehran Declaration' issued by Iran, Turkey and Brazil on the swap of nuclear fuel for the Tehranresearch reactor.

During a meeting with Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi here in Tehran today, Musyoka described the Tehran Declaration as successful, and stressed that his country always supports Iran in regards to its peaceful nuclear activities.

According to a draft proposal agreed and endorsed by Iranian, Brazilian and Turkish officials, Iran will send some 1200 kg of its 3.5 percent enriched uranium to Turkey in exchange for a total 120 kg of 20 percent enriched fuel.

Based on the Tehran agreement, the fuel swap will take place nearly a month after receiving an official approval from the Vienna Group, which consists of representatives from France, Russia, the US and the IAEA.

Rahimi, for his part, said that the Islamic Republic of Iran's major policy is to expand ties with the African states including Kenya.

The Iranian government is determined to institutionalize promotion of relations with the African countries, the Iranian first vice-president said.

Rahimi further said there is no hindrance to fostering the Tehran-Nairobi cooperation, adding Iran is ready to share its scientific, technological, industrial and medical experiences with Kenya.

Nowruz

Yesterday, I participated in the New Year celebration of our Iranian brothers which was held at the Nairobi National Museum, Louis Leakey auditorium. We were treated to some unique Iranian traditional music courtesy of Hamnawa music band.
I also had a chance of learning a thing or two about this festival such as:
• That the United Nations passed an endorsement of a resolution on February 23, 2010 to designate Nowruz as an International Day for its ancient roots and for its celebration in most of the eastern Muslim world.
I also learnt some of the practices that accompany Nowruz. Such as:
• House cleaning.
• Looking into the needs of the poor and helping them.
Other traditions practiced are:
• Spreading the Haftseen tablecloth and adorning it with fruits, dry nuts, coolies, flowers and a copy of the Holy Qur'an.