Macron says Europeans to 'accelerate negotiations' with Iran
21 June 2025 16:15
Paris (AFP)French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that France and its European partners would ramp up talks with Iran following more than a week of hostilities between Iran and Israel.On Friday, British, French, German and EU top diplomats held talks in Geneva with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi a week after Israel started its bombardment.They urged Iran to revive diplomatic efforts with the United States to find a solution in the standoff over its nuclear programme.On Saturday, Macron said talks will be stepped up in an effort to avoid greater conflict."I am convinced that a path exists to end war and avoid even greater dangers," Macron said in English on X after holding phone talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
"To achieve this, we will accelerate the negotiations led by France and its European partners with Iran."
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