By Sama Marwan ,
Talks began today, Friday, between the foreign ministers of Iran and the European Troika countries (Britain, France, and Germany), along with the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, regarding the nuclear issue in Geneva.
According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, the discussions between the Iranian foreign minister, the three European countries, and the EU’s foreign policy chief have officially begun in Geneva to address the nuclear file.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had previously announced that a meeting would be held today between the Iranian delegation and the foreign ministers of the European Troika (Britain, France, and Germany), in addition to Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, in the Swiss city of Geneva.
In a press statement, Araghchi confirmed reports circulating in the media about preparations for a joint meeting between the parties. He clarified that the meeting was requested by the three European countries and will be dedicated to discussing political developments and bilateral and regional issues of mutual concern.
Additionally, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced a planned visit by the foreign minister to Geneva to discuss the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions.
Baghaei also affirmed the Foreign Ministry’s commitment to providing full support to the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran in defending the homeland against the criminal aggression of the Israeli entity. He stated: “Planning is underway to participate in a joint meeting with the three European countries and the EU’s foreign policy chief, at their request, to discuss the nuclear issue and recent developments in the region following the Zionist entity’s military aggression against Iran.”
