Press release on Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov’s consultations with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

On October 24, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov held consultations with Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi.

The officials had a detailed discussion of issues related to the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear programme.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fulfiling the comprehensive agreements made in 2015 and to strictly complying with the JCPOA obligations, taking into consideration the precise balance of interests and the principle of reciprocity that the JCPOA is based on.

The officials emphasised the common intention to preserve the agreements and support constructive initiatives and efforts aimed at sustaining integrity and providing for the long-term stable implementation of the JCPOA as well as de-escalation in the Gulf region.