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FM: Talks will continue with G5+1

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, July 17, IRNA -- Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said Wednesday that members of the Group 5+1 have voiced readiness to resume talks with Iran and that Tehran would definitely continue the talks in future.

Speaking to reporters at the end of a cabinet meeting, Salehi said no letter has been exchanged between the two sides on resumption of the talks.

However, the minister said the G5+1 has announced its readiness for continuation of talks.

He stressed that president-elect Hassan Rohani should determine the negotiating team after taking office.

Asked if he is a member of the negotiating team for the next round of talks with the western countries, Salehi said he was not told anything in that regard.

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