PARIS, April 8 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that it will be fully respected.
Describing the ceasefire as "a very good thing," Macron said during a Defense and National Security Council meeting on Iran and the Middle East that France expects all parties to comply in the coming days and weeks to create conditions for renewed negotiations.
He said such negotiations should pave the way for a lasting resolution of issues related to Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles and regional activities.
Macron stressed that negotiations are crucial for providing the guarantees needed to maintain long-term regional stability. ■
