Baghdad “thanks” Tehran for keeping it informed about the progress of the “Geneva negotiations”.
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that Minister Fuad Hussein discussed with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi the latest developments in the negotiations with the American delegation that took place in Geneva on Thursday.
According to a statement from the ministry received by Shafaq News Agency, “During a telephone call with Fuad Hussein, Araqchi reviewed all the developments related to the progress of the talks, explaining the content of the discussions that took place, the next steps, as well as the expected timings for the meetings of the technical committees and the negotiating committee.”
The statement added that “Fuad Hussein expressed his thanks and appreciation for being briefed on the course of the negotiations, praising the progress made in the Geneva talks, and stressing the importance of continuing the dialogue as the best way to address the outstanding issues.”
According to the statement, both sides stressed that “negotiations represent the most appropriate way to resolve problems, emphasizing the need to keep the region away from the dangers of escalation and war, and to maintain regional security and stability.”
At the end of the call, both parties agreed to “continue coordination and consultation during the next sensitive phase.”
Araghchi had confirmed that the Geneva talks on Thursday were among the most serious talks, revealing that another meeting would be held next Monday.
Araghchi said in press statements following the talks, as reported by Shafaq News Agency: “We have made good progress on the nuclear file and lifting the sanctions. There is agreement on some points and disagreements as well. We have technical discussions in Vienna next Monday with experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
Araghchi added, “We clearly expressed our demand regarding the lifting of US and Security Council sanctions, what needs to be done, and the process of easing them. Each party needs to consult with its government,” stressing that “these talks were the most serious and we made good progress.”
The third round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States began yesterday, Thursday, in Geneva, mediated by the Sultanate of Oman, amid indications that the talks will continue and that a fourth round is possible.
Shafaq.com