Iran’s President Rouhani has outlined the main purpose of the nuclear deal as to provide opportunities for economic prosperity, Mehr reports.
Speaking at the first joint session of the government and the 10th Parliament, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said the government is committed to resolve the country’s economic issues asserting “one aim pursued during the nuclear talks was to foster a positive move in economy since sanction years conditions were in contradiction with the dignity of the Iranian nation.”
He pointed to the government’s extensive programs to reduce inflation, overcome recession as well as to move towards growth and development; “a synergy among all forces and organizations is required for economic prosperity and employment for the youth.”
Rouhani, while recalling to previous presidential and parliamentary elections, said “we owe our political legitimacy to people’s votes and we are obliged to protect the interests of the country in addition to addressing the nation’s demands and problems.”