Iranian Negotiators Issue Statement after Talks with World Powers in Kazakhstan

The following is the full text of the statement.

In the name of God

Iranian statement on Almaty talks

With special thanks to friendly and brotherly government of Kazakhstan for its warm hospitality and facility of this round of talks in Almaty, and with best wishes for the success of Kazakhstan nation, and special thanks to H. E. President Nazarbayev for his special considerations and attention to this talks.

6 months ago, I.R. of Iran in Moscow presented a comprehensive proposal for the talks. The proposal included 5 pillars for cooperation and set principals and objectives for the talks.

They were supposed to consider and review the plan and provide response to Iran. Yesterday, the other side in respond to Iran offered some suggestions that include some of the items proposed by Iran in Moscow.

Some of the points raised in their respond were more realistic comparing to what they said in the past, and they tried to bring proximity in some points between the viewpoints of Iran and their own, which we believe is positive, despite the fact that we have a long way to reach to the optimum point.

The 5+1 suggested to take tangible steps for the next 6 months in order to build confidence and some suggestions were offered in this regard.

Islam Republic of Iran stressed on the steps to be balanced and simultaneous and that suggestions should not be neglect I.R of Iran's rights.

Therefore it was agreed to convene the expert meeting in Istanbul on March 18th which would be followed by the 5+1 meeting with Iran on April 5th and 6th in Almaty.

We consider these talks a positive step which could be completed by taking a positive and constructive approach and taking reciprocal steps.
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