TEHRAN, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday expressed hope for the expansion of comprehensive cooperation between Tehran and Rome under the new Italian government, Tasnim News Agency reported.
In a congratulatory message to the new Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, Rouhani said "constructive interaction and development of relations with the friendly country of Italy, based on mutual respect and interests, have been a priority for the Islamic Republic of Iran over the past decades."
"Fortunately, under this policy (of constructive interaction), the relations between the two countries have had a positive trend in recent years," Rouhani was quoted as saying.
He further expressed hope that the "political will and serious resolve" of the two countries' officials would contribute to the enhancement of Tehran-Rome bilateral, regional and international cooperation during Conte's term.
Also, the Iranian president urged for implementation of the previously signed agreements and documents, particularly the credit line agreement, between the two countries.
Conte was sworn in as Italy's new prime minister on June 1.
