Iranian president targets Europe business deals

Iran's president Hassan Rouhani visited France and Italy in January 2016, less than two weeks after the suspension of all nuclear-relation and financial sanctions to his country by the West and the United Nations.

Mr Rouhani was scheduled meeting with representatives from several business sectors, hoping to take economic advantage for his country following the breakthrough in the relations with these Western countries.

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Euronews, 26.01.16: Italy and Iran sign business deals, Rouhani says boosting economy will beat extremism http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/26/italy-and-iran-sign-business-deals-rouhani-says-boosting-economy-will-beat/

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