Iran FM, chief coordinator of Vienna talks hold telephone conversation

European Union Foreign Policy Chief and lead coordinator of the Vienna talks Josep Borrell and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian have discussed the latest status of the talks in Vienna.

European Union Foreign Policy Chief and lead coordinator of the Vienna talks Josep Borrell and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian have discussed the latest status of the talks in Vienna.

Borrell appreciated the efforts of the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran and other delegations during the Vienna talks. He referred to the great efforts of all parties during the negotiations, noting that the Vienna talks have reached a critical stage and all parties need to help advance the negotiations through flexibility and by taking into account each other's capabilities and limitations.

In this telephone conversation, Amir Abdollahian also thanked EU foreign policy chief and JCPOA coordinator Josep Borrell, and lead EU negotiator and coordinator for the Vienna negotiations Enrique Mora for their efforts. The Iranian foreign minister said some hasty moves, repeatedly playing with the text, and a lack of serious will on the part of the West to reach a good and credible agreement in Vienna have led to unnecessary prolongation of the talks.

Referring to the serious efforts of Iranian chief negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani and the presentation of realistic initiatives by the Iranian negotiating team, Amir Abdollahian stressed that it is necessary to include the legitimate rights and demands of the Islamic Republic of Iran in any proposal.

Amir Abdollahian and the EU foreign policy chief and top coordinator of the Vienna talks agreed to continue close consultations between the two sides to advance the negotiating process. The two sides described the overall negotiation process as positive.

The Iranian foreign minister stressed that the Islamic Republic will not back down from its red lines, which are based on logic and realism.