Iran hopes for better ties with France

09 May 2012 | 16:32 Code : 1901056 Latest Headlines

(MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Tehran hopes that relations with France will be back on track under the new president.

“Given the change in the situation of the ruling government in France, we hope that new officials in the country will adopt a different attitude and previous political mistakes will be rectified,” said Ramin Mehmanparast, the Foreign Ministry spokesman.

Mehmanparast added, “The historic relationship between us and France necessitates that we use all the potential… to see better ties between the two countries.”