On January 20, in just a few short days, we will begin implementation of the Joint Plan of Action that we and our partners agreed to with Iran in Geneva,” said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, APA reports quoting the website of the U.S. Department of State.
According to him, the United States and the rest of our P5+1 partners will also take steps, in response to Iran fulfilling its commitments, to begin providing some limited and targeted relief: “The $4.2 billion in restricted Iranian assets that Iran will gain access to as part of the agreement will be released in regular installments throughout the six months. We are clear-eyed about the even greater challenges we all face in negotiating a comprehensive agreement. These negotiations will be very difficult, but they represent the best chance we have to resolve this critical national security issue peacefully, and durably.”
Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mohsen Pak Ayeen told APA that there were two days of intensive negotiations between Iran and 5+1 countries and the outcome of the talks is positive: “Of course, final decision-making on remaining issues on the implementation of Geneva agreement will be taken at the capital cities of the negotiating sides and the results will be announced until next two weeks.”
Commenting on new sanctions can be imposed by the United States the ambassador said: “I don’t think any country has determination for new sanction, even the six countries agreed that no nuclear-related sanctions would be imposed on Iran. I believe the present day advancements in Iran’s nuclear activities to be the result of the Iranian nation’s resistance and steadfastness.”