President Hassan Rouhani discussed Iran’s domestic and foreign policy challenges in several statements, interviews and speeches during February 2014. On the economy, Rouhani predicted new growth from foreign investment in anticipation of sanctions relief for Iran's cooperation on the nuclear issue. On unemployment, Rouhani said that Iran needs to expand its knowledge-based economy while upgrading its oil and gas industry. On nuclear negotiations, the president reemphasized that Iran will respond in kind to “mutual respect” shown by the world’s six major powers—Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States. The president’s semi-official Twitter account posted the following remarks in February 2014.
Economy
To create employment opportunities, Gov relies on knowledge-based economy to facilitate exports & further develop & expand oil& gas industry
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 25, 2014Every day, foreign & domestic investors & entrepreneurs prepare themselves for investment & growth opportunities in Iran
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 25, 2014Important first step taken to remove sanctions associated w/ automotive, petrochemical, shipping, insurance & partially the banking industry
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 25, 2014#IranTalks to cont. Gov to ensure Iranian nation's right to export,free trade& financial transactions, which some want to unjustly take away
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 25, 2014Building an int'l airport in Jask: part of a much bigger investment plan over next few yrs. Investors will see great returns& growth in area
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 26, 2014
Nuclear Negotiations
#Nuclear negotiations are a historical test for US & EU. If negotiations take place in the framework of law, rights of Iranian nation...
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 11, 2014...,common interest, mutual respect, cooperation and engagement, Iranian nation will respond in kind. #NuclearTalks #22Bahman
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 11, 2014We are committed to constructive & fair negotiations within framework of international law. Hope to witness same will from our counterparts.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 11, 2014If anyone harbors illusion that they can threaten Iranian nation,they need new glasses. On no table exist military option against our nation
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 11, 2014
Education
Higher education institutes shouldn't just focus on training experts in a field; teaching discipline, integrityðics are equally important
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 27, 2014
Civil Rights
Government of Prudence&Hope had promised this from the beginning--all Iranians should be equally entitled to civil rights.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 25, 2014
Corruption
No nation has made progress w/o first addressing corruption. Expertise alone, w/o discipline, integrity& work ethics won't lead to progress.
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 27, 2014
Foreign Relations
For past 200 yrs Iran hasn't attacked/occupied another country;but nation stands together to defend Iran in case of any threats #RouhaniLive
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 11, 2014All our neighbors, especially those in the #PersianGulf region, should know that Iran seeks nothing but friendship, engagement & cooperation
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 26, 2014
Presidential Election
People's main messages in recent elections: 1) Loyalty to Islamic Republic & pursuit of any change in governance through religious democracy
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 11, 20142) expressing support for a government that believes in wisdom, prudence & moderation to revive hope & bring about progress & development
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 11, 2014
35th Anniversary of Revolution
Victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution was not victory of one political party, faction or class. Indeed it belonged to everyone. #22Bahman
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 11, 2014Our revolution was a popular movement agst dictatorship, agnst a regime established by coup & agst US interventions in our country #22Bahman
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) February 11, 2014