Representatives from Iran and the six world powers during nuclear talks in Geneva, November 9, 2013[/caption]As talks between Iran and the 5+1 Powers on a comprehensive nuclear agreement open in Vienna on Tuesday, a senior US Administration official almost certainly Wendy Sherman, the lead American negotiator has said the complicated, difficult and lengthy discussions are the best chance to resolve the long-running dispute.
The official told reporters:
When the stakes are this high and the devil is truly in the details, one has to take the time required to ensure the confidence of the international community in the result. That cant be done in a day, a week, or even a month in this situation. But our aim remains to move in a deliberate, concentrated manner to get the job done.
On Monday night, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the lead 5+1 negotiator, the European Unions foreign policy head Catherine Ashton, had preliminary discussions at dinner.
Zarif said afterwards, We believe that if the parties come to these negotiations in good faith and with the political will aimed at the resolution, we can indeed achieve positive results.
Two sessions of talks are scheduled today.
In November, Iran and the 5+1 signed an interim six-month deal which came into effect on January 20. The two sides are seeking a comprehensive agreement by January 2015 on Tehrans enrichment of uranium, inspections of nuclear facilities, and a lifting of US-led sanctions.
By Ea World View
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