Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Iran

Solana Confirms Nuclear Talks With Iran This Week

Solana (left) is due to meet with Iran's Larijani later this week (file photo) (epa)

May 29, 2007 -- EU foreign-policy chief Javier Solana today confirmed that he will meet with Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, on May 31.

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May 29, 2007

Speaking today on the sidelines of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Hamburg, Solana said the talks are likely be held in Madrid. No other details of the talks were given.

The ASEM meeting is also expected to discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions.

(AFP, dpa, Reuters)

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