Officials to discuss Iran's nuclear programme in London; US, Iran talks likely |
|
|
|
Published
:
Tue, 01 May 2007 15:10
|
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Senior officials from the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany will meet in London tomorrow to discuss Iran's nuclear programme, Britain's Foreign Office said.The meeting of the so-called P5 plus Germany -- the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Berlin -- comes amid growing signs the US could break its long-time rule of not talking to Tehran later this week.The US insists any talks will steer clear of the disputed nuclear issue, but discussions would still be seen as a major step forward in relations between the countries.'This is part of a pattern of discreet discussions on the next steps,' a Foreign Office spokesman said of the London meeting.Last week, the European Union's foreign policy chief Javier Solana called on the United States to 'open a channel of communication with Iran' on issues including the nuclear question.He has been spearheading talks with Iran on the nuclear issue. The West suspects Iran of wanting to develop nuclear weapons, while Tehran insists its nuclear programme is for civilian purposes only.tf.TFN-Europe_newsdesk@thomson.comafp/jagCOPYRIGHTCopyright AFX News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.
|
|
|
|
Print this Story
Russia, Iran negotiate on Bushehr nuclear plant financing 