Iranian FM congratulates new French FM on his appointment

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi sent a message to Laurent Fabius congratulating him on his appointment as the new French foreign minister, the press department of the Foreign Ministry reported on Thursday. In his message, Salehi said that Tehran and Paris have great potential which should be utilized to increase cooperation and consolidate ties in all spheres.