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Vienna (Austria), 19 (EFE) .- (Camera: Jordi Kuhs) The European Union (EU), which coordinates the negotiations for the United States and Iran to once again comply with the 2015 nuclear pact, was optimistic on Wednesday that an agreement can be closed in the next few weeks. FOOTAGE FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOTEL IN VIENNA WHERE THE NEGOTIATIONS ARE TAKING PLACE.SOUNDBITES BY ENRIQUE MORA, COORDINATOR OF THE NEGOTIATIONS Translation:1. "We have made great progress in these last 10 days. But there are still issues to address. We will continue working next week. All the delegations are very committed and as coordinator I can tell you that the spirit of commitment is high. They are all very committed to an agreement that for us is key to non-proliferation, the stability of the region for the Middle East and for international peace and security. " 2. "I don't want to venture with a date, because you never know, but I'm sure there will be a final agreement not far from now." 3. "That is one of our objectives, I mean, the elections are on June 18 and as far as I know, so we still have one month less one day. I think it can be achieved."
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