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Iran Seeks Closer Ties with France

reporter 1222 — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:55:34 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – President of Iran Hassan Rouhani called for efforts to exploit the political and economic potential for closer ties and “deeper friendship” with France.

In a message for his French counterpart on Saturday, Rouhani congratulated France’s government and nation on Bastille Day, the national day of France which is celebrated on July 14.

In the congratulatory message for Emmanuel Macron, president Hassan Rouhani expressed hope that ties between Iran and France would grow in light of mutual understanding and joint efforts and reach to a closer level than before.

Rouhani also called for the employment of the existing political and economic capacities to deepen friendship and promote welfare for the people of the two countries.

Bastille Day is the French national holiday, which marks the storming of the Bastille in the 1700s and the beginning of republican democracy and the end of tyrannical rule.

In the 18th century, France was in a deep economic and political crisis and people were unhappy with King Louis XVI’s reign, which was dominated by food shortages and high taxes.

The Bastille was a medieval fortress and prison, which held many political dissidents, and had become a symbol of oppression and injustice in Paris.

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Iran, France diplomats hold 10-hour long talks in Paris

reporter 1222 — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 05:51:06 +0000

An Iranian delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi and comprised of the deputy Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and a representative from Oil Ministry as well as Iran’s envoy to France held intensive negotiations with French diplomats in Paris on Monday afternoon to discuss and advance the ongoing initiative between presidents of Iran and France.

The talks, which lasted more than ten hours, discussed in detail the possible scenarios for advancing the initiative put forward by the presidents of Iran and France.

The way to meet Iran’s demands and secure its interests incorporated in the JCPOA were the focus of today’s talks, according to the website of Iranian state TV IRIB.

The two sides greed to continue their intensive work on these scenarios. They also agreed to increase their consultations with other relevant parties and to continue regular dialogues with each other at various levels.

The talks were held behind closed doors without the presence of reporters.

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Iran, France envoys to Baghdad discuss regional developments

reporter 1222 — Sun, 19 May 2019 12:30:18 +0000

During the meeting held in the Iranian Embassy, Iran’s Ambassador Iraj Masjedi and France’s ambassador Bruno Aubert reviewed a host of issues, including the recent developments in the region and the tensions created by the US’ provocative acts against regional countries, including Iran and Iraq.

Withdrawing from the nuclear deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) in May 2018, re-imposing tough sanctions which were lifted after the deal, designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as a foreign terrorist organization and deploying naval fleet and bombers in the Middle East are among tension-building measures of the United States.

The two sides stressed the need to adopt a positive dialogue to reduce tensions in the region and establish stability.

Earlier in the day, Masjedi met with Iraqi President Barham Salih in Iraq’s presidency office, where the two discussed similar issues on latest political developments in the region.

The Iranian and Iraqi officials also conferred on ways to promote bilateral cooperation in different fields.

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France reacts to Zarif’s resignation, says will remain committed to JCPOA

reporter 1222 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:33:10 +0000

Commenting on resignation of Iranian foreign minister, the spokesman of French Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that France is committed to the implementation of the JCPOA, which it will continue to support as long as Iran abides by all of its nuclear obligations.

In response to the announcement of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s resignation and whether his departure is liable to cast a shadow on the implementation of the Iranian nuclear agreement, the spokesman of French Foreign Ministry told reporters on Tuesday “we have taken note of Mr. Zarif’s announcement of his resignation.”

“France is committed to the implementation of the JCPOA, which it will continue to support as long as Iran abides by all of its nuclear obligations. Unanimously endorsed by the UN Security Council in Resolution 2231, this agreement is a key component of the non-proliferation regime and an important factor in international and regional security,” the spokesman added, according to the official website of French Foreign Ministry.

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Detained French businesswoman in Iran has been released: FM spox

reporter 1222 — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:31:17 +0000

The Spokesman for Iranian Foreign Ministry Bahram Ghasemi said Sun. that a French citizen who had been detained in Iran for for entering Iran illegally has been released during recent days.

Bahram Ghasemi said on Sunday that a French citizen who was arrested for entering Iran illegally has been released during recent days after completing legal process and clearing of charges.

Earlier this month on February 20, the France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told lawmakers a French businesswoman had been arrested on the Iranian island of Kish on October 21 for allegedly “signing an illegal mining contract and carrying out an unauthorized trip.”

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