Tehran, May 17, IRNA - President Hassan Rouhani said here on Tuesday that Tehran is keen on expanding all-out cooperation with Paris.

The President made the remarks in a meeting with new French Ambassador to Tehran Francois Senemaud.

The ambassador submitted his credentials to President Rouhani.

'A new chapter has been opened in relations of the two countries,' President Rouhani said, reiterating that implementation of the joint agreements would broaden mutual relations.

Touching upon the vast untapped potentials and capacities in the two countries, President Rouhani said mutual cooperation should be bolstered in political, scientific, cultural and regional arenas.

Pointing to the agreements inked recently between the two countries, President Rouhani called for implementation of the mutual documents inked during his recent visit to this European country.

Emphasizing the necessity of fostering peace and tranquility in the Middle East, he said creating a tranquil situation in the region would be beneficial for Iraq and Syria.

He said Iran and France could play a crucial role in fostering peace and tranquility in the region.

Citing terrorism as a global challenge, President Rouhani said Iran has been concentrating on tackling terrorism for a long time, adding mutual cooperation would facilitate counter-terrorism efforts.

President Rouhani also expressed hope that level of mutual cooperation could be expanded during Senemaud's tenure.

Senemaud, for his part, said Paris is entirely determined to develop its relations with Tehran.

Touching upon the two countries ancient-old relations, the envoy said France would spare no efforts to implement mutual agreements.

'France is keen on expanding cooperation with Iran in developmental projects and implementation of joint plans,' he said, adding the ground is properly prepared for expansion mutual collaborations in political, economic, cultural and scientific arenas.

By IRNA