President Hassan Rouhani hailed a "new relationship" between Iran and France during a visit Thursday that saw the signing of a host of post-sanctions business deals, AFP reports.
"Let us forget the resentment," Rouhani said, calling for both countries to take advantage of the "positive atmosphere" following the removal of sanctions over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. "We are ready to turn the page" and establish a "new relationship between our countries", Rouhani told a meeting of business leaders.
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls responded that "Iran can count on France".