(IP) - Iranian Foreign Minister and the European Union Foreign Policy Chief exchanged views over the latest state of sanctions removal talks during a telephone conversation on Wednesday evening.

Iran PressIran news: Hossein Amirabdollahian, during the conversation initiated by the European side, thanked Josef Borrell and his deputy Enrique Mora for their efforts and said there is no doubt that Iran is determined to reach a good, robust and lasting deal.

The Iranian top diplomat said, "If the US moves realistically toward finding a solution and reaching a deal, a good agreement will be at hand for all parties."

Amirabdollahian said the Islamic Republic of Iran has shown good faith and serious determination to reach a deal since the start of the talks.

He further referred to a draft agreement proposed recently by Borrell, underscoring that "Iran welcomes the continuation of diplomacy and talks."

The Iranian foreign minister went on to say, "The US has always claimed that it wants a deal, so this must exist in the wording of the agreement and also in practice."

EU Foreign Policy Chief Josef Borrell for his part said the Iranian side has so far shown positive and serious determination during the negotiations and the time has come for the talks to come to good results.

Borrell once again declared that he and his deputy were ready to facilitate and speed up this trend through communications and consultations with all parties.

The two sides also exchanged views about how to move forward.

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