TEHRAN, January 21 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs says that as in the past, the Islamic Republic is ready to start and resume negotiations to lift the sanctions.Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi made the remarks while speaking to reporters on Tuesday morning.

"We were always ready for this, and if the other parties are ready too, we believe that negotiations will take place and reach a conclusion," he said.

If we see a different policy and approach in other parties, Iran will adjust its own approach according to the same policy, according to Gharibabadi.

"We believe that there are proper opportunities for dialogue and understanding," he continued, adding, "Everyone knows that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful and unilateral and illegal sanctions have not achieved their goals." "The most reasonable way is to start talks on lifting the sanctions, and that is the right path." "We agreed to continue the talks and we will determine the date and the time through the consultations we will hold." MP/6353624