In a message, Steinmeier said, “I do extend my and German people’s best greetings to you and all Iranian citizens on advent of Norouz of the year 1396.”
He said Norouz marks a day to regard future challenges with much hope.
He recalled Vienna accord and its implementation, and said since its conclusion, Iran and Germany have opened a new chapter in mutual cooperation.
Concluding his message, Steinmeier said promotion of mutual understanding will be common duty of both Iran and Germany in the new Iranian year, IRNA reported.
EghtesadOnline: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has congratulated President Hassan Rouhani on advent of Norouz.