The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Policy, Kaja Kallas, has proposed that the community bloc put its "technical expertise" in the nuclear negotiations with Iran at the service of mediation, within the framework of contacts with the United States to stabilize the region and ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
"Any initial agreement between the United States and Iran must be followed by deeper talks on the nuclear arsenal and other issues crucial for regional security. The EU can contribute its technical expertise in nuclear negotiations," she stated at a press conference following the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers held this Thursday in Cyprus.
Kallas emphasized that, although there is a "real diplomatic initiative" to extend the ceasefire in the region, any preliminary understanding between Washington and Tehran must serve as a starting point for "much deeper" conversations. In her opinion, these dialogues must include not only the Iranian nuclear program but also key issues related to regional security.
In statements prior to Thursday's meeting, the Estonian politician had stressed that, before negotiations can advance, "the first step is to stop the war and open the Strait of Hormuz," and then move on to negotiate "on the more difficult tasks, such as the nuclear issue."
"But, as I say, right now they are in a very delicate situation, between war and peace, and it is not in anyone's interest for this war to continue," concluded the head of European diplomacy.