Iranian Foreign Minister: "Geneva talks proceeded in a serious and respectful atmosphere"

JH Kim

Summary

IRNA reported that the Geneva talks held between the Iranian Foreign Minister, the E3, and the EU proceeded in a serious and respectful atmosphere.
It was stated that various discussions and negotiations on Iran's nuclear issue were led at this meeting.
IRNA stated that some issues became clearer and that opportunities for diplomatic progress could open.

On the 20th (local time), CNN, citing Iranian state media IRNA, reported that the Geneva talks held between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the foreign policy representatives of the United Kingdom, France, Germany (E3), and the European Union (EU) proceeded "in a mutually respectful and serious atmosphere."

The meeting lasted about 3 hours and 30 minutes, and IRNA stated that Minister Araghchi "led various discussions and negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear issue" during the meeting.

Araghchi attended the meeting at the InterContinental Hotel in Geneva after delivering a speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

IRNA added, "In the course of these talks, some issues have become clearer, and diplomatic avenues may open," and "E3 countries and the EU still play a historical role and hope to gain another opportunity for diplomatic progress."