“Today, we have very experienced diplomats who negotiate with the world six powerful countries (P5+1) about legal, political and technical issues. This is a source of pride for our country,” President Rouhani said addressing the opening ceremony of the Seventh Farabi International Award Festival in Tehran.
President Rouhani stressed the need for “nationally praising” the nuclear negotiators as they are shouldering a heavy burden during the talks with the world powers over the legitimate rights of the Iranian nation.
Iran has been in talks with the G5+1 for several years to reach a comprehensive agreement to settle its nuclear dispute with the West.
During the 10th round of negotiations between Iran and the six world powers in Vienna from November 18 to 24, the seven nations decided to extend the talks until July after they failed to strike an agreement.
The latest round of the nuclear talks between the two sides was held at the level of deputy foreign ministers in Geneva, Switzerland, on January 18.
The two sides decided to continue their talk early in February.
Both Iran and the G5+1 negotiators have underlined that cutting a final deal before the July 10 deadline is possible.
