French President Francois Hollande said that some 30 deals between France and Iran in various spheres were signed during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani�s visit.

PARIS (Sputnik) � France and Iran have turned a new page in bilateral relations, French President Francois Hollande said Thursday.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is currently on a visit to Paris, his first European tour since the removal of the EU sanctions against Tehran.

"For 17 years the Iranian president has not visited France. Today we opened a new chapter in our relations. I hope our cooperation will be beneficial for everyone," Hollande told a joint press conference with Rouhani.

The French president noted that some 30 deals in various spheres were signed during Rouhani�s visit.

Earlier in the day, Rouhani met with representatives of various French firms, including energy giant Total and car manufacturer Renault.

In July, Iran and the P5+1 group, comprising Russia, the United States, China, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, reached a deal ensuring the safe nature of Tehran�s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of sanctions, including embargoes on trade in gas and oil.

On January 16, the International Atomic Energy Agency verified Tehran�s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

The United Nations, the European Union and, in part, the United States have since lifted their anti-Iran sanctions.
By� Sputnik News