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Tehran, Iran – In a move seen as a significant development in the ongoing nuclear negotiations between Iran and world powers, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the head of the Iranian negotiation team and the Speaker of Parliament, has appointed Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as the official spokesperson of the negotiation team.
According to a statement released by the Iranian Parliament on Monday, Ghalibaf announced Baqaei’s appointment citing his “extensive experience” in foreign affairs and his ability to effectively communicate with international parties. The appointment is expected to enhance Iran’s diplomatic efforts in the ongoing negotiations, which aim to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) that had been suspended in 2018.
As the new spokesperson, Baqaei will be responsible for representing the Iranian negotiation team in official announcements and statements, as well as engaging with international media outlets to provide updates on the progress of the talks. Baqaei’s appointment is seen as a strategic move by Ghalibaf to bolster the team’s capabilities and improve the coordination between various Iranian government entities involved in the negotiations.
The appointment comes as Iran and world powers, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and China, have been engaged in talks aimed at reviving the JCPOA, which had been abandoned by the United States under the Trump administration in 2018. The negotiations have been ongoing for several weeks, with both sides discussing various issues, including sanctions relief and nuclear restrictions.
While the appointment of a new spokesperson is seen as a minor adjustment in the Iranian negotiation team, it is expected to have significant implications for the ongoing talks. Analysts believe that Baqaei’s experience in foreign affairs, particularly his role as the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will enhance the team’s credibility and effectiveness in communicating with international parties.
In related developments, Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani, recently met with senior officials from the European Union to discuss ongoing efforts to revive the JCPOA. In separate meetings, Bagheri Kani also met with senior US officials to discuss outstanding issues, including sanctions and nuclear restrictions.
As the negotiations continue, Iran’s appointment of a new spokesperson is seen as a move to demonstrate its commitment to reviving the JCPOA and its willingness to engage constructively with international parties.