WANA (Feb 16) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, outlining the agenda of his visit to Geneva, said he has arrived with “genuine initiatives” aimed at achieving a fair and balanced agreement in the second round of indirect negotiations with the United States, stressing that surrendering to threats is absolutely not on the agenda.

 

Araghchi, who arrived in Geneva early Monday for the continuation of nuclear talks, said he will meet with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi alongside Iran’s nuclear experts to discuss technical issues. He added that prior to the start of diplomatic consultations with the United States on Tuesday, he will also meet with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi.

 

The Iranian foreign minister emphasized that the purpose of the trip is to advance diplomacy by presenting practical proposals to reach a balanced agreement, while reiterating that Tehran will not consider any retreat under pressure or threats.

 

The first round of these negotiations was held on February 6 in Muscat with Oman acting as mediator, and the second round is set to continue Tuesday in Geneva. Araghchi is accompanied by a delegation of senior diplomats and technical experts.

 

According to official sources, he will also meet with Switzerland’s foreign minister and attend the United Nations Conference on Disarmament, where he is expected to present Iran’s views on issues on the body’s agenda.

 

Observers view the visit as part of ongoing efforts to maintain diplomatic engagement on Iran’s nuclear file, a process that has now entered a new phase of consultations in Geneva following the first round in Muscat.

Iranian and Omani Foreign Ministers Meet Ahead of Indirect Tehran–Washington Talks. Social media / WANA News Agency

Iranian and Omani Foreign Ministers Meet Ahead of Indirect Tehran–Washington Talks. Social media / WANA News Agency