Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he is not ready for talks with U.S. officials without preconditions.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, delivers his speech at a meeting of top prosecutors from Islamic countries, in Tehran, Iran, 22 Apr 2009

Mr. Ahmadinejad said he wants a "clear framework and agenda" for talks and that any discussions with U.S. and European officials must be based on "justice and mutual respect."

The Iranian president made his comments in an interview on U.S. television ABC's This Week. The interview was broadcast Sunday after taking place in Tehran on Wednesday.

Mr. Ahmadinejad said his government is working on a package of proposals for talks and plans on releasing it soon.

U.S. President Barack Obama has said he wants a "new beginning" in relations between Iran and the United States, with greater opportunities for partnership and commerce.