“If they want negotiations to take shape, they must certainly abandon threats, excessive demands, and the raising of irrational issues,” he added. The foreign minister went on to say that negotiations must take place “from an equal footing, based on mutual respect and for mutual benefit.” “That one side seeks to achieve its objectives through force is unacceptable. That is not diplomacy. Negotiations under threat do not add up. Talks can only take place when threats and excessive demands are set aside,” he stressed.

Amen

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