TEHRAN – Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili and EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana held talks on Iran’s nuclear program in Brussels on Wednesday.

Solana’s spokesperson, Cristina Gallach, says the meeting was “designed to keep the channel of communication open.”
Jalili visited Brussels early this week to address the European Parliament. He held talks with some EU dignitaries including Benita Ferrero-Waldner, the EU external relations commissioner, on the sidelines of the visit.
In an interview with the Mehr News Agency, Gallach said, “Mr. Solana will continue his efforts to seek a negotiated solution” on Iran’s nuclear standoff with the West.
The following is the text of the interview:
Q: What were the topics discussed last night at the meeting between Mr. Jalili and Mr. Solana?
A: The meeting between Mr. Solana and Mr. Jalili lasted one-and-a-half hours. There was a general exchange of views on several issues, including the nuclear issue, without entering into details. The meeting was designed to keep the channel of communication open, taking advantage of Mr. Jalili’s visit to Brussels.
Q: Will the EU agree to impose more sanctions to Iran?
A: Last Tuesday (22 January) representatives of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany and Mr. Solana met in Berlin. As a result of the meeting, a resolution relating to sanctions to be imposed on Iran was drafted for presentation to the United Nations Security Council. The EU will apply what is decided by the United Nations Security Council.
We continue to have serious concerns about Iran’s failure to suspend all enrichment-related and reprocessing activities as well as the heavy-water reactor project. We stress that Iran must produce tangible and rapid results in implementing the work-plan agreed with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Iran should take all the steps required by the IAEA.
The international community confirms the dual-track approach, whereby, on the one hand, pressure on Iran is increased gradually and proportionately in relation to its non-compliance with UN Security Council resolutions and, on the other hand, the international community is ready to pursue and enhance diplomatic efforts with Iran. The international community confirms that compliance by Iran with its obligations would trigger fully-fledged and direct negotiations with Iran. Mr. Solana will continue his efforts to seek a negotiated solution.
Q: Will Mr. ElBaradei’s visit to Teheran be useful?
A: Iran’s contacts with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are always useful. It is important that there is a close relationship between Iran and the Agency and that Iran answers its requests