France and Iran Exchange Envoys
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PARIS — Iran’s first ambassador to France in seven years started work Friday and said he hopes bilateral trade will soar after the restoration of diplomatic ties brought about by the release of French hostages in Lebanon.
“France has great potential for our needs,” Ali Ahani told reporters upon arrival at Orly Airport from Tehran. “Iran with its 50 million people has a great capacity to absorb (French exports),” the 35-year-old ambassador said.
A new French ambassador to Tehran, veteran Middle East diplomat Christian Graeff, arrived in the Iranian capital Thursday night.
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