China Reacts to Iran’s Nuclear Talks with European Troika
According to the English section of webangah News Agency,citing Mehr News Agency and Yeni Şafak,China responded on Monday to reports of nuclear talks between Iran and the European Troika (the UK,France,and Germany-the parties involved with Tehran in the 2015 agreement) held in Istanbul. Beijing emphasized that it sees a diplomatic approach as the “only way” to address Iran’s nuclear issue.
Guo Jiakon, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated at a press conference in Beijing that Iran’s nuclear matter concerns peace and security in the Middle East (West Asia) as well as the international non-proliferation regime.
The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson affirmed: “We have always believed that a diplomatic approach should be used to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue; this is the only correct path.”
Guo Jiakon added: “We call on all parties to move forward together and contribute toward finding a political solution to Iran’s nuclear matter.”
This comes while Al Jazeera TV, quoting Iranian state television, reported that Tehran has agreed to hold a new round of negotiations with Britain, Germany, and France following Europe’s request.
Ismail Baqaieh, spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed this news in an interview with IRIB News Agency.He noted signs indicate that negotiations with the three European countries will take place next Friday in istanbul.
Baqaieh emphasized that these talks will be held at the deputy foreign minister level with participation from Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Kazem Gharibabadi. The discussions will focus specifically on Iran’s nuclear program.
under President Raisi’s governance (the 14th government), four rounds of negotiations have so far been held with the three European JCPOA member countries-France, Britain, and Germany-in New York, Geneva twice (including this round), and istanbul respectively.
