European foreign ministers have said that they are ready for more talks with Iran after discussions to try to restore a diplomatic path over its nuclear programme, Reuters reports.

After three hours of talks, the ministers from France, Britain, Germany and the European Union made brief remarks, while AFP reported that they urged Iran to continue diplomacy to find a solution in the standoff over its nuclear programme.

“The good result today is that we leave the room with the impression that Iran is ready to further discuss these questions,” said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in a statement alongside his British, French and EU counterparts after talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said, “We are keen to continue ongoing discussions and negotiations with Iran, and we urge Iran to continue their talks with the United States,” while French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said there “can be no definitive solution through military means to the Iran nuclear problem”.