working groups

China and the European Union released a joint statement following talks between China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, and the EU’s trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, in Brussels. The statement outlines plans to establish a joint platform to monitor trade flows and create working groups to address bilateral economic tensions.

Iran's UN ambassador in Geneva reported good progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks but denied claims that Iran would use unfrozen assets to buy U.S. commodities. He mentioned plans to establish two working groups to discuss sanctions removal and issues related to Iranian nuclear activities.