DEMARCHE DELIVERED: BRIEFING ON P5+1 TALKS WITH

UNCLAS MANILA 002111 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: KNNP MNUC PARM PHUM PREL UN IR RP SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: BRIEFING ON P5+1 TALKS WITH IRAN IN GENEVA OCTOBER 1 REF: SECSTATE 103218 ¶1. (U) Post discussed reftel points with DFA Office of United Nations and Other International Organizations (UNIO) Director Leah Ruiz regarding the October 1 P5 1 talks with Iran. Post emphasized that the discussions were a constructive beginning; that they must now be followed by positive action; and that the U.S. sidebar meeting with Iranian representatives was direct and candid. Post informed Director Ruiz of our concerns over Iran's nuclear program and the need for Iran to take concrete steps to meet international obligations. Post explained the serious international concern over the clandestine enrichment plant near Qom and the need for Iran to cooperate fully with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in allowing unfettered access to facilities, personnel, and documents. Post also informed Director Ruiz that Iranian representatives agreed to a further meeting in Vienna on October 18. ¶2. (U) Director Ruiz assured Post that the DFA would carefully consider the U.S. position and, in future meetings with Iranian officials, would urge them to continue constructive dialogue with the IAEA regarding these issues. KENNEY