The latest round of Iran and P5+1 nuclear talks finished on Wednesday night. the next round of talks will be held in Novomber 7 and 8 in Geneva. read our report from the talks here.
The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad-Javad Zarif and High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton and made the following statement:
“Delegations of the E3+3 and the Islamic Republic of Iran, led respectively by the EU High
Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and Foreign Minister of Iran, held two days of
substantive and forward looking negotiations in Geneva on 15 and 16 October 2013.
Building on the positive atmosphere of the first ministerial meeting held in New York on 26
September, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran presented an outline of a plan
as a proposed basis for negotiation, which is being carefully considered by the E3+3 as an
important contribution.
Members of delegations followed with in-depth bilateral and joint consultations on various
elements of the approach. It was decided to convene the next meeting in Geneva on
November 7 and 8. The participants also agreed that E3+3 and Iranian nuclear, scientific and
sanctions experts will convene before the next meeting to address differences and to develop
practical steps.”
