World press on Iran's nuclear issue and Israeli-Iranian relations (January 23, 2014)

The Jerusalem Post published an article by Herb Keinon headlined "Rouhani: 'Iran wants good relations 'with all countries we officially recognize'." The article summarizes the main point of the address by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made at  the Davos World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Thursday. The President is quoted as expressing his wish to have good relations "with all countries we officially recognize," which implies that Tehran is not seeking relations with Israel.

"Rouhani said that Iran was committed to reaching a comprehensive agreement with the West on its nuclear program, which he insisted was purely peaceful," the article reads, adding: "The Iranian president said that Iran merely wishes to have the same rights as the dozens of other countries in the world that enrich uranium." The article's author also tells that Rouhani attempted to attract western business back to Iran as sanctions loosen.

"President Shimon Peres, who flew to Switzerland with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, plans to hold a press conference soon after Rouhani’s speech to provide a rebuttal Netanyahu is to then address the forum in a session titled “Israeli Economic and Political Outlook.” His speech is expected to focus on economic issues," the author  writes.

"The prime minister, upon landing in Davos, said the goal of his visit was to speak to leading international companies and to interest them in investing in Israel. Soon after landing he met with Yahoo president and CEO Marissa Mayer and put forward the advantages of investing in blue-and-white technology." the article reads.

"In addition, he is scheduled to meet with a number of government leaders from Africa, Asia and Europe. He is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State John Kerry before he leaves on Saturday night," the article concludes.