Secretary-General Urges ‘Flexibility, Wisdom and Determination’ as Talks Resume on Nature of Iran’s Nuclear Programme

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

On the occasion of the resumption of talks between the P5+1 and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Secretary-General calls on all participants to demonstrate the necessary flexibility, wisdom and determination to bring the negotiations to a successful conclusion that meets the concerns and interests of all sides.

The Secretary-General hopes that reaching a mutually-acceptable and comprehensive agreement will restore confidence in the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme.  He is convinced that such an accord can contribute to the strengthening of regional and international peace and security at a time when global cooperation is needed perhaps more than ever.