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1st LD Writethru: Comprehensive Iranian nuclear deal supposed to be reached: Chinese FM

Xinhua, July 3, 2015 Adjust font size:

The basic elements for reaching a comprehensive nuclear deal has been provided, and there should be an accord to be agreed in the final talks, Chinese Foreign Minster Wang Yi told reporters here on Thursday.

After meeting with foreign ministers involved in the ongoing nuclear negotiation, Wang expressed his optimism about the expected comprehensive nuclear deal.

"I think the basic elements for reaching a comprehensive nuclear deal have been provided, the time to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue has come," Wang said.

"The possibility of reaching a deal is very high, a deal should be agreed," he said.

Iran and five UN Security Council permanent members plus Germany have been negotiating over the past 16 moths to reach a long-term deal over Tehran's disputed atomic plan. Endit