TEHRAN, June 22. Iran announced on Monday that “important steps” had been agreed during high-level talks in Switzerland aimed at paving the way for negotiations on a final agreement with the United States, EDnews reports citing Iranian media.
Speaking after four-party discussions in Burgenstock, Switzerland, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the parties had made significant progress toward launching negotiations on a comprehensive deal.
“In general, important steps were agreed upon to pave the way for the start of negotiations related to the final agreement,” Baghaei said, expressing hope that the United States would demonstrate seriousness in implementing the understandings reached.
According to the spokesman, one of the main outcomes of the talks was an agreement to establish a new monitoring mechanism, described as a “deconfliction cell,” involving mediators to oversee the continuation of the ceasefire and prevent renewed hostilities, particularly in Lebanon.
Baghaei also said the sides exchanged messages regarding the issuance of necessary licenses for Iranian oil sales and the release of Iran’s frozen or restricted assets, noting that progress had been achieved on both issues.
The discussions further addressed maritime security and the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The parties agreed to create a mechanism designed to ensure security in the strategically important waterway.
He added that technical teams would continue working on the agreed issues and other matters necessary for the effective implementation of the memorandum of understanding.
Meanwhile, mediators Qatar and Pakistan said in a joint statement that substantial progress had been achieved during the first round of high-level talks held at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland.
According to the statement, the parties agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final peace agreement within 60 days. The negotiations were conducted under a memorandum signed last week to end the US-Israeli war that began on Feb. 28.
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