Iran unprecedented call Cameron Rohani before the resumption of nuclear talks

 

For the first time in more than a decade, a British Prime Minister has called the Iranian president. David Cameron and Hassan Rohani spoke by telephone Tuesday, November 19, the first contact between the leaders of the two countries since 2002, when Tony Blair and Mohammad Khatami was in power .

The two leaders “agreed to continue their efforts to improve relations progressive and reciprocal”, after the appointment of a non-resident business on November 11, note Downing Street. Direct relations between Tehran and London were frozen since the end of 2011, when the UK had closed its embassy after the sacking of the building by demonstrators protesting against the announcement of new sanctions.

This exchange comes as negotiations over Iran’s nuclear must rependre Wednesday in Geneva. The nuclear was discussed during the conversation between the two leaders. According to Downing Street, they “agreed that significant progress had been made in recent negotiations in Geneva and it was important to seize the opportunity of the next round of discussions.”

David Cameron “stressed the need for Iran to respond to all the concerns of the international community over its nuclear program, including the need for greater transparency”.

Earlier, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said he foresaw “a real possibility” of nuclear deal. “I’m determined to Geneva to start with an agreement” had said the minister, however, saying that Israel was “trying to derail” negotiations.

“I am willing to accept serious progress instead of an agreement, but I think that will policy , we can even reach an agreement, ” said Mr. Zarif, calling for “mutual respect” in discussions. He drove the nail after s’ be sent to foreign internet earlier in the day a video posted on YouTube in English, a first for the minister.

The lack of agreement in the last meeting “does not mean to say that we are at an impasse. There is a way, a constructive way “, said Minister in the monologue filmed by two cameras and accompanied by a soft music.

“The choice is not between the submission and confrontation. Iranian people are determined to explore this path. Join us to put an end to this unnecessary crisis, and to open new horizons ” , says the diplomat, who has the used to s’ express on social networks like Facebook and Twitter are, with YouTube, banned in Iran.

Iran unprecedented call Cameron Rohani before the resumption of nuclear talks