President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said Iran is ready to discuss global issues with world powers, but that its nuclear programme is non-negotiable.
Speaking to the new UK envoy in Tehran, Mr Ahmadinejad asserted his country's right to "peaceful nuclear technology".
Earlier this week, responding to an offer of international discussions by Iran, the US said it planned to bring up the nuclear issue during any talks.
The Iranian government has rejected UN calls to suspend uranium enrichment.
"We are ready to talk about international co-operation and resolving global economic and security problems," Iran's semi-official Fars news agency quoted Mr Ahmadinejad as saying on Sunday.
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