Iran-France post-JCPOA reaches $3.8 bln: Envoy

Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – In 2017, shortly after the nuclear deal was signed the economic relations between Iran and France reached $ 3.8 billion, said Iranian envoy in Paris.

'With respect to the situation, it is expected that the economic ties between the two countries, especially in agriculture and animal husbandry,' said Abolqasem Delfi in a meeting with an economic delegation from Markazi Province, central Iran, in the Iranian embassy in Paris.

He also said that the Iranian embassy in Paris is ready to help the Iranian provinces to materialize their potentials.

The deputy-chairman of the province's chamber of commerce Hamed Amini-Moslehabadi said in the meeting that in the negotiations with some French companies, it was decided that Iran and France cooperate in livestock upgrading and training courses.

The delegation will be in Paris February 24 Until March 1, 2018 to participate in the International Agriculture Exhibition of Paris and negotiate with the French private sector and the authorities of the French Ministry of Agriculture, Agrifood, and Forestry.

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