"Upon the invitation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Director-General (ElBaradei) will visit Tehran on January 11 and 12," said International Atomic Energy Agency spokeswoman, Melissa Fleming.

"During the visit (ElBaradei) will meet with a number of high officials. He hopes that the visit will develop ways and means to enhance and accelerate implementation of safeguards in Iran, with a view of resolving all remaining outstanding issues and enabling the agency to provide assurance about Iran's past and present nuclear activities."

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