Partner CEO 'regrets' Orange int'l's comments

Haim Romano, the CEO of Partner Communications, tells Ynet that “Partner is not owned by France Telecom, the holder of the Orange brand name. We have an agreement to use the brand which was just recently renewed and is in force for 10 more years.”

Romano says the company regrets the words of Stephane Richard on his hope that he could cut ties with Israel “tomorrow” but is prevented from doing so due to the company’s legal obligations. Romano says Partner Communications may be hurt by Richard’s comments and also speculated that the comments will raise the ire of Israeli subscribers of the brand.