Iranian, Swiss top diplomats discuss nuclear negotiations
As the second round of indirect Iran–US nuclear negotiations proceeds in Geneva, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with his Swisscounterpart Ignazio Cassis, outlining progress in the talks.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, met Tuesday afternoon with Ignazio Cassis during his visit to Switzerland for a series of diplomatic consultations and participation in the second round of indirect Iran–US nuclear negotiations.
Araghchi expressed appreciation for the Swiss government’s arrangements in hosting this round of the negotiations in Geneva. He briefed his Swiss counterpart on discussions held over the past two days, describing the talks as “very serious and focused.”
According to Araghchi, the two sides have reached a general understanding on a set of guiding principles. These principles will serve as the framework for drafting detailed provisions in upcoming sessions in both areas of sanctions relief and nuclear-related issues.