An indication of the positive trend of negotiations

Mowlaei further stated, “Therefore, if progress is made in the technical field, it will certainly affect political negotiations, and vice versa.”
 

He continued, “Amano’s trip to Iran is indicative of the positive trend of negotiations, which started in Istanbul, continued in Vienna; are now in Tehran, and will end in Baghdad. So, the trend is positive.”
 

Mowlaei pointed out, “But regarding the prediction of events in Baghdad, it must be said that it would be too optimistic to imagine that a dossier with these complications and different layers, which has continued for at least ten years, will reach its final conclusion in one or two meetings.”  
 

He continued, “The important issue is that steps forward to pass the crisis of the nuclear issue be taken, meaning that we must take positive steps in every negotiation to create a suitable atmosphere for further positive steps.”

This university professor said, “What Mr. Jalili said regarding Iran’s non-acceptance of suspension is not a new issue. Iran’s position with regard to this matter has always been the same, and I don’t believe that this will be a problem.”
 

He further stated, “Iran has always said that it will not suspend enrichment, but what kind of enrichment? 3.5%, 5%, or 20%? This is an issue that must be solved in technical negotiations. But Iran will certainly consider enrichment for peaceful purposes as its right.”
 

Mowlaei did not regard Iran’s demands to be in contrast with the West’s demands, saying, “In the NPT, the right of any country for enrichment for peaceful nuclear activities is not forbidden. This is a technical issue, and the trend of negotiations in this regard must be positive for Mr. Amano to come to Iran to take another step forward before the Baghdad talks.”
 

Mowlaei, in response to the question, “Doesn’t it seem that, following the Istanbul negotiations which had no practical achievements, and now that the deputies are supposed to meet to set the agenda for the Baghdad talks, we are observing warnings from both Jalili and the West because of some differences?”, replied, “The nuclear dossier is really complicated and sensitive; so much so that it has been more than 10 years that negotiations have been going on and a few misunderstandings and some mistrust on both sides have gotten it to this point. Therefore, we mustn’t expect things to be solved overnight.”
 

He went on to say, “On the other hand, the most important achievement of the Istanbul talks was the favorable atmosphere that was created to be able to continue negotiations. What I mean is that the Istanbul talks were a way to create an atmosphere so that both sides could exit the previous atmosphere of mistrust and misunderstanding that had caused a halt in negotiations, and settle down in a new ambiance, which is in itself an accomplishment.”
 

Mowlaei stressed, “Therefore, the Istanbul talks have been able to set the grounds for the Baghdad talks, and this can be considered as an achievement. And if the Baghdad talks can be a step forward for future negotiations, this can also be a positive accomplishment.”
 

Mowlaei wrapped up by saying, “Warnings from both sides before the Baghdad talks show that, after the Istanbul talks, technical negotiations are very heavy and serious, and in order to reach agreements on details, issues must be addressed in this way.”