Sanctions-Lifting Talks the Logical Path, E3 Dialogues Continue
WANA (Jan 21) – The Deputy for Legal and International Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that consultations between Iran and Europe will continue, describing the initiation of sanctions-lifting talks as the most logical path forward.
Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, made the remarks on the sidelines of the 75th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. Responding to a question about the timeline for the next round of Iran-Europe talks, Gharibabadi stated: “We have agreed to continue the discussions and will determine the next date through mutual consultations.”
Readiness for Sanctions-Lifting Talks
Addressing inquiries about negotiations with Europe, the senior Iranian diplomat reiterated that the Islamic Republic of Iran remains ready to resume sanctions-lifting talks, as it has in the past.
“We have always been prepared,” he said. “If the other parties are similarly ready, we believe that negotiations can take shape and yield results.” However, Gharibabadi also emphasized that Iran will adjust its approach based on the policies and stances adopted by other parties.
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Opportunities for Dialogue and Mutual Understanding
Gharibabadi expressed confidence in the potential for productive dialogue and mutual understanding, highlighting the historical precedent for such discussions. He reaffirmed that Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and pointed out the failure of unilateral and illegal sanctions to achieve their intended objectives.
“We believe there are suitable opportunities for dialogue and reaching an understanding,” he stated. “It is well known that Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful, and the unilateral and illegal sanctions have not met their goals.”
Impact of Sanctions on Nations
Acknowledging the effects of sanctions, Gharibabadi noted: “We do not deny that sanctions impact people’s lives—not only in Iran but in any sanctioned country. However, the ultimate goal of the sanctioning parties has been to instigate other types of changes in the sanctioned countries, and they have failed to achieve those objectives so far.”
He concluded by emphasizing that the most rational approach would be to initiate sanctions-lifting negotiations and return to a proper and constructive path. “The most logical way forward is to start these talks and put things back on the right track,” Gharibabadi said.
A Marathon of Diplomacy in Geneva
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