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January 24, 2014

Iranian President Calls for "Constructive Engagement" With U.S., Neighbors 
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has issued a new overture to the United
States and neighboring Middle Eastern countries, saying his government
is ready for "constructive engagement." Rouhani spoke Thursday at the
World Economic Forum in Davos.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani: "I hereby announce that one of the
theoretical and practical priorities of my government is constructive
engagement with the world. My government is fully prepared and ready to
engage with all neighboring countries to achieve shared practical
solutions and sustainable legal regimes on a range of issues such as the
environment, joint economic projects, trade expansion, realization of
the Palestinian people's rights, tackling the humanitarian crisis in
Syria, security of the Persian Gulf, as well as the fight against
terrorism and extremism."

The interim deal to slow Iran's nuclear program in return for sanctions
relief took effect earlier this week.

 

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