Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says existing opportunities should be correctly used in Tehran-Ankara relations.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the recently-sealed nuclear deal between Tehran and the Sextet of world powers has removed obstacles to the expansion of Iran’s ties with other countries.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has congratulated Hassan Rohani on the start of his term as Iran’s president, calling for closer relations with Tehran.