TEHRAN, Sep 07 (Shana) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Paris is an important partner for Tehran in economic relations, saying the two sides enjoy vast common views on regional issues.

Zarif made the remarks in a meeting with President of French National Assembly Claude Bartolone in Tehran on Tuesday.
He said European countries must play a more active role in finding a political solution to the crisis in Syria.

�We are ready to hold more consultations with Europeans, particularly France, about the crisis in Syria,� Zarif said.

He said the threat of terrorism is a global threat, adding, "we believe in [the need for] the international community�s more serious cooperation to remove this common threat.�
The top Iranian diplomat further said Tehran regards Paris as an �important partner in its economic relations� and added that the two sides have common views on many regional issues.

Zarif said, "The exchange of political and economic delegations between the two countries at high levels will lead to further expansion of cooperation and fostering of more mutual understanding."

By SHANA