Iran, P5+1 plenary session in Moscow completed

The plenary session that was held at the nuclear negotiations between Iran and Six world powers, has been wrapped up, RIA Novosti reported.

Thus far it is unclear whether the plenary session will be resumed.

The nuclear talks have been going on in Moscow for second straight day. Prior to the Moscow meeting, Iran and the 5+1 group held nuclear talks in Istanbul on April 14, and in Baghdad on May 23.

The West suspects Iran is trying to develop atomic bombs, while Iran says its nuclear work is solely for civilian purposes.

Iran has repeatedly dismissed the Western allegations, arguing that as a signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), it has every right to pursue nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.

After the plenary session, it is possible that bilateral meetings will be hosted, namely one between Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Saeed Jalili and EU foreign policy Chief Catherine Ashton.

So far, no official statements on possible bilateral meetings have been made.


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