Lavrov, Zarif, Borell discuss Iran nuclear deal, Middle East situation at Munich Security Conference
By Trend
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the Iran nuclear deal, as well as the situation in the Middle East, particularly in Syria, with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, the Russian Foreign Ministry informs, Trend reports citing Sputnik.
"A discussion was held on the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action [JCPOA] for the Iranian nuclear program. Some issues of Russian-EU relations were touched upon", the ministry said in a statement after a Saturday meeting between Lavrov and Borrell at the Munich Security Conference.
Borrell wrote on Twitter after the meeting that "as coordinator I remain committed to listen to all sides and keep the Nuclear Deal alive".
Lavrov’s meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif also took place on the sidelines of the Munich conference on Saturday. The two foreign ministers discussed the strengthening of multifaceted Russian-Iranian cooperation, among other issues.
"An in-depth exchange of views also took place on a number of
issues on the international agenda, including the situation in
Syria and issues related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of
Action", the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement after the
meeting.
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), often referred to
as the Iran nuclear deal, was signed in 2015 by Iran, France,
Germany, the United Kingdom, Russia, China and the United
States.
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