Iran, 6 other countries set to start nuclear talks

Iran’s negotiating team arrives in Geneva

Iran and six major world powers are set to start shortly a new round of talks on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear energy program in Geneva, Switzerland.

The negotiations will take place on November 7 and 8 in the Swiss city.

The Iranian delegation arrived in Geneva on Wednesday to hold consultations prior to the talks.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Wednesday that Iran will enter into talks with seriousness, expressing hope for substantial progress in the discussions.

The senior Iranian diplomat added that the representatives of Iran and the six countries will hold talks on the content of Tehran’s proposal tabled during the previous round of the negotiations in Geneva.

The previous round of the talks between Iran and the six world powers was held in Geneva on October 15-16, during which Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif presented Iran’s proposal titled “Closing an Unnecessary Crisis, and Opening a New Horizon” to the six countries.