Iran says Vienna nuclear talks will focus on new joint document
(VOVWORLD) - The eighth round of nuclear talks between Iran and parties under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) got under way on Monday in Vienna, focused on a new joint document, said Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian. (Photo: AFP/VNA) |
Abdollahian said the document created in June will be set aside and the next round of negotiations will focus on creating a new joint document which includes the removal of sanctions as well as nuclear issues.
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh called on participants to the resumed nuclear talks to reach an agreement as quickly as possible. He said Iran will not accept any demands beyond the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) but will continue to seek benefits from the agreement.