HC Deb 24 July 1998 vol 316 c720W
Mr. Corbett

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the EU troika visit to Iran; and if he will make a statement. [52267]

Mr. Fatchett

The Tehran visit was for the first round of substantive talks of the new EU/Iran dialogue. The EU and Iran had earlier agreed that these should be comprehensive, addressing both issues of mutual interest and those of concern to both the EU and Iran. Both sides agreed that the talks were held in a positive atmosphere and that there was a frank exchange of views on all issues. We hope that this dialogue will continue and will lead to a more fruitful relationship between the EU and Iran.