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                Iran's President Seeks 'Constructive Engagement'

   Iran`s newly elected President Hassan Rouhani is advocating the use of
   constructive dialogue to solve global problems such as wars and
   terrorism.
   In an opinion piece in The Washington Post, Mr. Rouhani wrote a
   constructive approach to diplomacy does not mean relinquishing one`s
   rights. He said it means engaging with counterparts to address mutual
   concerns and achieve shared objectives.
   He said through dialogue, win-win outcomes are achievable. He stated
   that unilateralism often overshadows constructive approaches.
   The Iranian president wrote that international politics is no longer a
   "zero-sum game," but a multi-dimensional arena where cooperation and
   competition can occur simultaneously.
   Mr. Rouhani wrote his piece just days before he will make his first
   appearance as president on the world stage, when he attends the United
   Nations General Assembly in New York.
   In earlier comments to another U.S. media outlet, NBC News, President
   Rouhani vowed Iran will never pursue a nuclear bomb - addressing an
   issue that has resulted in international sanctions against his country.
   He said Iran has never sought nuclear weapons and that it will under no
   circumstances "seek any weapons of mass destruction."
   Iran has long insisted its nuclear program is peaceful. The U.S. and
   some of its allies disagree, and have helped impose several rounds of
   sanctions that have battered Iran`s economy.
   Mr. Rouhani`s election in June appears to have spurred new diplomatic
   outreach from Iran`s ruling establishment.
   White House officials say there are no current plans for President
   Barack Obama to meet Mr. Rouhani during his visit to the U.S. They
   have, however, acknowledged Mr. Obama recently exchanged letters with
   the Iranian president -- a rare step for the two countries, which do
   not have diplomatic relations.
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