Iran, France keen to expand economic ties

Tehran, April 29, IRNA – Head of French Senate Financial Commission Philip Marini in a meeting with Iranian Deputy Economy Minister Behrouz Alishiri discussed economic ties between the two countries. ˈThe Islamic Republic of Iran wholeheartedly supports investments by foreign companies,ˈ Alishiri said during the meeting. He underlined the creation of necessary grounds for further cooperation between Iran and France, and said, ˈIt is necessary to undertake planning for the expansion of appropriate investments and increasing the volume of trade balance between the two countries.ˈ Marini, for his part, voiced his countryˈs readiness for the expansion of all-out ties between Iran and France, and said, ˈImprovement of international atmosphere, the grounds for activities of the private sector of foreign countries in Iran have been prepared more than before. end