“Sanctions were obstacles for rapid development of the country regarding their legal, political, technical, and economic dimensions which made the situation more complicated, but we could resolve it logically,” Mr. President reiterated addressing a gathering of Iranians in Italy on Tuesday.
Praising Leader's guidance, nation’s resistance and negotiating team’s efforts as well as government’s attempts and policy making strategies, President said “all have done a lot to resolve the issue, which resulted in the great achievement during 30 month of negotiations.”
Rouhani continued “the honor and the great achievement belongs to all Iranians, in Iran or abroad, those who are trying for Iran’s greatness all around the world.”
Noting that sanctions relief should be an opportunity for flourishing of national economy, president underlined “I urge all Iranians, as in political sphere and negotiation process, to continue helping the government on economic, scientific and cultural expansion during the post-sanction era.”
Rouhani stated “we are determined to improve relations with European countries based on our principles and values, ” considering the ong lasting relations of EU and Iran.
Given Iran's promimnent role in political, economic and cultural arenas, Rouahni said “reaching agreements with 5+1 represents Iran's power of logic and negotiation; the ability could help to resolve all the other issues as well.”
The President reiterated that the Iranian nation’s status have great impact on the world public opinion and at the moment the whole world acknowledges the role of Iran as an influential player in international relations.
Stressing Iran’s position to be at forefront of encountering terrorism and violence, the president said “if Iran did not encounter terrorists, the world would face terrorist states instead of terrorist groups, being a great danger for the world.”
He concluded “it is impossible for regional issues to be resolved without Iran’s participating, which is admitted by main powers of the world.”
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