World powers, Iran start fresh round of nuclear talks in Almaty

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Source: Xinhua

ALMATY, April 5 (Xinhua) -- World powers started a fresh round of nuclear talks with Iran here on Friday.

In the two-day conclaves, the six powers - the United States, Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany - are expected to discuss with Iranian negotiators on the group's proposals forwarded to Tehran during the previous February round talks.

European Union Foreign Policy chief Catherine Ashton has appealed for a clear and concrete answer from Iranian officials to the offer detailing initial efforts to build mutual trust.

A separate meeting will be held to coordinate the six powers' position ahead of the negotiations, said Michael Mann, spokesperson for Ashton.

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