Senior officials from Britain, France and Germany met in Brussels on Tuesday with Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs, Abbas Araghchi to show their support for the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action).
According to European External Action Service (EEAS) website the meeting was chaired by EEAS Secretary General Helga Schmid and attended by E3 countries (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) at the level of Political Directors. The Iranian delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi.”
In a statement, the Europeans said they “used this opportunity to reiterate their support to the continued full and effective implementation of the (agreement) by all sides.”
They are not expected to meet again after Trump’s announcement, but EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, who helps supervise the deal’s application, is likely to hold talks with many involved.
European Commission spokeswoman Maja Kocijancic said Tuesday that “the agreement is working and our commitment to continue with implementation remains.”
She said the International Atomic Energy Agency has certified 10 times that Iran is complying with its obligations.
Trump is set to announce Tuesday whether the U.S. will exit the agreement reached in 2015 between Iran and world powers. Under the deal, Iran agreed to curb its nuclear weapons development in exchange the removal of economic sanctions.
