Rohani vows to ease tensions with world
IRAN: Iran's President-elect Hassan Rohani reiterated on Saturday
that his administration will pursue the policy of easing tensions with
the world.
Talking in a programme broadcast live from the state IRIB TV, Rohani
said his international and domestic policies will be based on a
"balanced approach" and will prevent any extremism.
His "moderate" policies will aim at "constructive interaction with
the world," he said, adding that in foreign policy, he will neither
surrender to pressures nor seek confrontation.
He said he will also bring changes to the social and economic lives
of people.
About the line-up of his cabinet, the 64-year-old cleric said he will
choose the most qualified people irrespective of their political
tendencies.
This also signifies his commitment to moderation which, in due
course, will help curb inflation and unemployment, appreciate the
country's currency, and elevate Iran's status in the world, he said.
He said people have chosen "a path of change" and he is committed to
his pledges during the campaign.
He emphasized that implementing the constitution of the country which
safeguards the rights of all Iranians will serve as a means to establish
democracy and moderation.
Western powers have long been at loggerheads with Iran over the
country's sensitive nuclear activities, which the former suspects might
have been directed at military program, with the latter insisting on its
peaceful nature.
Washington and its allies have revved up sanctions against Iran 's
energy and financial sectors to force the Islamic republic to stop its
uranium enrichment activities.
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