Geneva – Saba:
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi began talks on Friday in Geneva with the foreign ministers of the three European "Troika" countries—Britain, France, and Germany—and the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, regarding the nuclear issue, at the request of the three European nations.
The Iranian news agency Tasnim reported the start of discussions between Iran’s foreign minister, the European ministers, and the EU’s foreign policy chief on the nuclear issue in Geneva.
Earlier, Araghchi confirmed that a meeting would be held on Friday between the Iranian delegation and the foreign ministers of the European Troika (Britain, France, Germany), along with the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, in the Swiss city of Geneva.
In a press statement, Araghchi confirmed reports in some media outlets about preparations for a joint meeting, clarifying that the meeting was requested by the three European countries and would focus on political developments, bilateral issues, and regional matters of mutual interest.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh announced Araghchi’s visit to Geneva to discuss the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions.
Khatibzadeh reiterated the diplomatic institution’s commitment to fully supporting the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran in defending the country against the criminal aggression of the Zionist regime.
He stated, "A joint meeting with the three European countries and the EU’s foreign policy chief is being planned at their request, aimed at discussing the nuclear issue and recent regional developments following the Zionist regime’s military aggression against Iran."
This comes amid ongoing Zionist aggression since last Friday dawn, targeting Iran with attacks that have killed military leaders, scientists, and civilians, while striking civilian, military, and nuclear facilities.
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