The P5+1 countries have been negotiating with Iran to halt its uranium enrichment program, fearing Tehran is developing nuclear weapons under the guise of a civilian energy program.
LAUSANNE (Sputnik) The Iran nuclear deal can be achieved if all negotiating sides show goodwill, the German Foreign Ministry said ina statement Wednesday.
"Progress is visible. Nothing is agreed butif there is goodwill onall sides, an agreement is possible," the statement said.
The statement added that talks were gridlocked on "some important questions last night." #IranTalks: Negotiations were gridlocked on some important questions last night; experts continued work throughout the night. 1/3
#IranTalks: Progress is visible. Nothing is agreed but if there is good will on all sides an agreement is possible. 2/3
Meanwhile Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that the P5+1 group and Tehran would make a joint statement ona possible framework agreement later onWednesday.
Tuesday was the deadline forthe negotiators tohammer outan agreement butthe talks continued intothe night and resumed onWednesday.
The P5+1 countries have been negotiating withIran tohalt its uranium enrichment program, fearing Tehran is developing nuclear weapons underthe guise ofa civilian energy program.
The P5+1 group comprises Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China and Germany.
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini also attended the talks inLausanne.
By Sputnik News