International negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program have concluded with an agreement to continue talks next month. European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton met with Iranian officials in Geneva on behalf of the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany. Ashton said the two sides will reconvene in Turkey.

Catherine Ashton: “We recognize Iran’s rights but insist that it fulfills its obligations. We are ready to address and to seek common ground also on other issues of mutual interest. We and Iran agreed to a continuation of these talks in late January in Istanbul, where we plan to discuss practical ideas and ways of cooperating towards a resolution of our core concerns about the nuclear issue.”