President-elect Rohani Calls For Equality In Foreign Relations

Tehran, June 29, IRNA – President-elect Hassan Rohani said Saturday that any dialogue among world nations should be based on mutual respect and equality. Addressing a national conference on media in the Iranian capital, he stressed the need for pursuing a ˈmoderate foreign policy based on mutual respect that should serve mutual interest. ˈDialog with other nations should be made through a fair and equal position aimed at building mutual trust and détente.ˈ Rohaniˈs address was broadcasted live by the state TV. He stressed that his government would pursue a moderate foreign policy ˈconsidering every right and will of the Iranian nation.ˈ The president-elect also said he believed in establishing effective and productive international relations. Referring to Iranˈs significant role in the region, the President-elect said the country would continue its historic role in the region through ˈrecognizing realities and pursuing a proper manner which would serve its national interest.ˈ/end