EU: Iran nuclear talks 'constructive, useful'; to resume soon

Tehran, March 6, IRNA - The European Union has termed the recent nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 world powers held in the Swiss resort of Montreux 'constructive and useful' which resulted in 'some progress'. 'The meetings were constructive and useful. Some progress was made and a better understanding on some of the issues emerged,' read a state,emt on the EU External Action Service website. 'The E3/EU+3 political directors and Iran met on 5 March in Montreux for a one-day meeting in continuation of their ongoing diplomatic efforts to find a comprehensive solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. The meeting was preceded by various bilateral meetings of members of the E3/EU+3 with Iran, with the participation of EU Political Director Helga Schmid, from 2nd to 4th March.' According to the EU statement, Iran and 5+1 will 'continue to work on the remaining gaps' and will 'meet again very soon.'