The Foreign Affairs Council discussed the situation in Iran.
Ministers focused on the next steps as regards the nuclear question. They reviewed the situation in the light of the outcome of the New York meeting of political directors from the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, Germany and the EU on 16 January 2010 and of the latest statements by Iran.
The Union continues to be committed to the international community's dual-track approach of seeking a negotiated solution with Iran while standing ready to take further measures if Iran fails to reassure the international community of its peaceful intentions, in line with the European Council declaration of December 2009.