A constructive approach to diplomacy doesnt mean relinquishing ones rights. It means engaging with ones counterparts, on the basis of equal footing and mutual respect, to address shared concerns and achieve shared objectives. Hassan Rouhani More Quotes by Hassan Rouhani More Quotes From Hassan Rouhani Not this year, nor last year, we have never made such a request for a meeting with the President of United States. Hassan Rouhani politics Iran will neither abandon its defensive weapons nor will reduce its defense capabilities, rather it will increase its defense power day by day. The fact that they are angry at our missiles shows that these are the most influential weapons Iran has. Hassan Rouhani top-news I want to assure the Iranian nation that we will not allow the U.S. plot against the Islamic Republic to succeed, we will not let this bunch of anti-Iranians in the White House be able to plot against us. Hassan Rouhani world I don't have preconditions. If the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani government is willing, let's start right now, if there is sincerity, Iran has always welcomed dialogue and negotiations. Hassan Rouhani politics I believe that they want to wage a psychological war and create skepticism in the Iranian people to be able to use it in the coming Congress elections, so Trump's remarks are aimed at taking advantage of them in Congress elections. Hassan Rouhani world Last month I was in Europe, conducted talks with China, their promise : They will ignore the American sanctions. Hassan Rouhani world China is our biggest trading partner. China and Russia stated clearly they will stand with the framework of our agreement. Hassan Rouhani world Under current conditions, Asian countries( are of) utmost importance to us. Hassan Rouhani world European countries have the political will to maintain economic ties with Iran based on the JCPOA (the nuclear deal), but they need to take practical measures within the time limit. Hassan Rouhani top-news We have been clear with countries and companies around the world that we are bringing severe economic pressure on Iran until the regime changes its destabilizing policies. Hassan Rouhani top-news In my opinion, what a U.S. official put forward when saying that the United State of America intends to reduce to zero Iranian oil exports, are actually remarks that I think are exaggerated and on a practical level will never be able to be implemented, it really is an unfounded and unfair thing to suggest that one day all oil-producing countries will be able to export oil, while Iran won’t be able to do so. Hassan Rouhani latest-headlines Iran will survive this round of U.S. sanctions as it has survived them before. This U.S. government will not stay in office forever... But history will judge other nations based on what they do today. Hassan Rouhani top-news Not the United States, not any other country would benefit from this decision to withdraw from the accord. Hassan Rouhani world We will take problems. We will take pressure. But we will not sacrifice our independence. Hassan Rouhani world The crisis in Yemen should be resolved through political channels...A military approach will fail...Yemen's stability and security is important for the Middle East. Hassan Rouhani world If at the end of this short period we conclude that we can fully benefit from the (nuclear accord ..., the deal would remain. Hassan Rouhani top-news If at the end of this short period, we conclude that we can fully benefit from the JCPOA with the cooperation of all countries, the deal will remain. Hassan Rouhani company-news I have ordered the foreign ministry to negotiate with the European countries, China and Russia in coming weeks, if at the end of this short period we conclude that we can fully benefit from the JCPOA with the cooperation of all countries, the deal would remain. Hassan Rouhani top-news If we achieve the deal's goals in cooperation with other members of the deal, it will remain in place, i have ordered the foreign ministry to negotiate with the European countries, China and Russia in coming weeks. If at the end of this short period we conclude that we can fully benefit from the JCPOA with the cooperation of all countries, the deal would remain. Hassan Rouhani top-news If at the end of this short period, we’ve concluded that we are able to achieve our demands in the deal, the deal will survive. Hassan Rouhani latest-headlines