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Iran welcomes talks with 5+1 over nuclear issue
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-04-13 20:22

TEHRAN - Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili said that Iran welcomes talks with Group 5+1 over its nuclear issue, the state TV reported on Monday.

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Jalili made the remarks in his telephone conversation with European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana.

The Iranian chief nuclear negotiator also said that it is necessary to have a correct understanding of the world's realities and developments when engaging in talks on Iran's nuclear issue.

US State Department acting spokesman Robert Wood said last week that UN Security Council permanent members -- France, Britain, Russia, China and the United States, plus Germany (Group 5+1) had invited Iran to join direct talks on its nuclear program.