Iran Press/Iran news: Speaking on Monday in a meeting with the new Ambassador of France to Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said, “Iran is determined to develop its close relations with France in all fields of mutual interest, especially economy and we must not let any factor prevent Tehran-Paris from developing.”
Referring to Iran’s patience and restraint in the past one year at the request of France and the European Union for compensating US’ withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), he said, “The current situation is very critical and France and the other parties to the JCPOA still have a very limited opportunity to play their historic role for saving the deal.”
“There is no doubt that the collapse of the JCPOA will not be beneficial for Iran, France, the region and the world,” said Rouhani.
Rouhani added, “Tehran is determined to develop its relations with Paris, the fulfillment of commitments under the JCPOA, and active cooperation to strengthen stability and security in the region, especially fighting terrorism.”
Rouhani noting to imposing sanction by the US on people’s basic needs said boycotting such goods by the US is completely inhumane and US economic war has begun against each individual Iranian.
The new Ambassador of France to Tehran Philippe said, “France is determined to develop its relations with Iran in all fields of mutual interest”.
The government of France will spare no effort in deepening economic cooperation with Tehran, he said, adding, “Tehran has lived up to all its commitments under the JCPOA and France is trying to protect his agreement, which is supported by the international community.”
Stating that his country is concerned about the tensions in the region, the French Ambassador said, “Paris is ready to discuss regional security and stability with Iran.”
On Monday 17 June, President Rouhani received credentials of Paris, Warsaw, and Dushanbe in separate meetings.
The new Ambassador of Tajikistan to Tehran, Nizomoddin Zohidi, new Ambassador of Poland to Tehran Maciej Fa?kowski and new Ambassador of China to Tehran Chang Hua presented their letter of credence to President Rouhani.
Today also New ambassadors of Iran to Greece, Indonesia, and Algeria met with President Rouhani before setting of for their mission.
In the visit that took place on Monday, President Hassan Rouhani called on them to introduce Iran’s potentials and capabilities to those countries.
Mr Ahmad Naderi, Mr Mohammad Khosh Heikal Azad, and Mr Hossein Mash’alchi are ambassadors of Iran to Greece, Indonesia, and Algeria respectively.
Read More:
Iranian engineer detained in France due to US unjust sanctions
Iran ready to support nuclear deal 'just as France did': Spox
Russia, France and Germany reaffirm their support for cooperating with Iran