Hollande wants to discuss with Trump situation in Ukraine, Syria

French President Francois Hollande said on Friday he hoped U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would clarify his position on issues including conflicts in Syria and Ukraine and Iran's nuclear deal during a telephone conversation later in the day.

This has been reported by Reuters.

"French President Francois Hollande on Friday expressed hope that during the telephone conversation US President-elect Donald Trump would clarify his position on a number of issues, including the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, as well as Iran's nuclear deal," reads a statement.

"My duty is to make sure we have the best possible relations with the United States, but a relation that is based on frankness and clarity," Hollande said.

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