South Korea on Thursday called for Iran to accept a U.S. proposal to hold direct talks on its nuclear programs after first suspending its uranium-enrichment program.
"We hope Iran will actively answer international calls to realize these negotiations,” South Korea's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
"We also hope 'comprehensive incentives,' which have been prepared by three EU countries -- Britain, France and Germany -- will be arranged as soon as possible to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue diplomatically,” it said.
On Wednesday, Washington said it would join European-based negotiations with Teheran to resolve the Iranian nuclear crisis, if Iran agrees to stop enriching uranium.
Iran rejected the offer and said it would continue its uranium program.
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap)
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