Iran, EU top envoy discuss latest developments surrounding Vienna talksIran, EU top envoy discuss latest developments surrounding Vienna talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has sat down with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on the margins of the Munich Security Conference.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has sat down with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on the margins of the Munich Security Conference.
In the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest status of Vienna talks as well as the details agreed upon by parties to the negotiations.
In the meeting, the top Iranian diplomat appreciated the role of Borrell and EU foreign policy chief Enrique Mora as coordinator of the talks, saying Iran is determined to see the talks end with a good agreement.
Amir Abdollahian also elaborated on Iran’s positions in that regard.
He said the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented all possible initiatives and proposals, saying it is time the US and the three European countries adopt the necessary political decisions to show they are really determined to work out a deal in the shortest possible time.
Amir Abdollahian stressed that if it weren’t for Iran’s initiatives, the negotiators wouldn’t be so close to reaching an agreement as they are now.
Nevertheless, he added, the other side should know that Tehran will not give up its red lines.
Borrell, in turn, reviewed the various sections of the text being negotiated in the domains of sanctions removal, nuclear commitments, verification and securing guarantees, briefing the Iranian foreign minister on his viewpoints as the coordinator for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
The two sides also agreed to continue their consulations.