BRUSSELS. Feb 20 (Interfax) - The international mediators made a good start at the negotiations with Iran, which wrapped up in Vienna on Thursday, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton said.
"We have had three very productive days during which we have identified all of the issues we need to address in reaching a comprehensive and final agreement," said Ashton, who coordinates the Sextet's efforts.
"There is a lot to do. It won't be easy but we have made a good start," she said in a joint statement with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.
Ashton confirmed that the next round of negotiations on the final settlement of the Iranian nuclear problem will open in Vienna on March 17.