Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Sunday that Iran expects Russia and China to defend its inalienable nuclear rights.

Asefi made the remark while addressing reporters at his weekly press briefing when asked about stance of Moscow and Beijing on Iran's nuclear case.

"Support for Iran's rights, is a support for international organizations and treaties. It is support for the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and international regulations and strategies and not merely support for Iran."

"The Islamic Republic of Iran relies on God, the national support and use of its own potentials."

Asked about remark by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a joint press conference with his US counterpart George W Bush Saturday on Iran's nuclear case, he added, "Putin's remark should be regarded as comprehensive. He announced Russia does not agree to imposition of sanctions against Iran."

In response to a question on threats against Iran to give its hasty response to a package of incentives offered by the world six powers (Group 5+1) to Iran on its nuclear case, the spokesman said, "We believe an inappropriate literature will not be effective."

On June 6, Iran was offered a package of incentives by the UN Security Council's five permanent members -- Russia China, US, UK and France -- plus Germany through EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana in exchange for suspension of uranium enrichment and resumption of talks to settle the dispute over its nuclear program.

"Various committees are working on the proposed package. Iran will give its response by the time the committees reach a conclusion."

"Europe should appreciate Iran for its studying the package with precision."

"The committees will not end their work uncompleted as a result of threats and pressure."