The EU and the US confirmed Friday that nuclear talks between with the Iranian regime will resume on December 17 in Geneva after the last round of talks failed to reach a deal with Tehran last month.
The European Union’s diplomatic service said the talks will be at the level of senior policy officials rather than foreign ministers.
“The political directors of the (world powers) and Iran will meet again on 17 December 2014 in Geneva for a one-day meeting to continue diplomatic efforts towards reaching a long-term, comprehensive solution,” it said in a statement.
Washington confirmed that acting Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman would first hold bilateral talks with the Iranian regime’s delegation in the Swiss city on Monday and Tuesday, December 15 to 16.
“These bilateral consultations will take place in the context of the P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran, led by EU special advisor Cathy Ashton,” the State Department said in a statement. The P5+1 group comprises the 5 permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany.
