Baku, Azerbaijan, April 17. The role of
European parties (the UK, France, and Germany) is crucial in
shaping the future of negotiations between Iran and the US, Iranian
Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told reporters, Trend reports.
He asserts that European nations play an indisputable role; yet,
prior to initiating any engagement with the United States, every
interaction with European counterparts indicates that the removal
of sanctions is contingent upon the involvement of the United
States. Iran acknowledges this, and currently, conversations are
occurring directly between Iran and the United States to resolve
the sanctions and nuclear matters. Collaboration with European
entities will take place when required.
The deputy minister noted that Iran will maintain its diplomatic
contacts with European partners and continue engagement on that
front.
He also revealed that on April 15, ambassadors from the UK,
France, and Germany were invited to Iran’s Ministry of Foreign
Affairs for consultations.
“The key point is that the country imposing the sanctions is the
United States. So if sanctions are to be lifted, it is only logical
that talks be held with the country that imposed them — and these
talks are currently underway,” Gharibabadi added.
To note, on April 12, indirect talks between Iran and the US on
Iran’s nuclear program were held in Muscat, Oman. The discussions,
led by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and the US
Special Representative for Middle East Affairs, Steve Winkoff, were
described as constructive and based on mutual respect. The next
round of talks is scheduled for April 19.
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