The inauguration ceremony opened at the Parliament building in Tehran on Saturday with delegates from more than 100 countries, including several heads of state, partaking in it.
After the anthem of the Islamic Republic was played and verses of the Holy Quran recited, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani kicked off the ceremony in earnest by welcoming all the participants, particularly the foreign dignitaries.
He said the participation of more than 72 percent of the Iranian people in the presidential election showed that they are dedicated to the Islamic establishment.
The top Iranian parliamentarian added that the Parliament would support any effort by the next government to remove obstacles in the way of increasing national production and foreign and domestic investment.
Judiciary chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani was next at the podium to deliver his speech. He said that the Iranian nation has shown that it supports the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Rouhani then took the oath of office and proceeded to his speech, according to Press TV.
Addressing the ceremony, Rouhani thanked world leaders and dignitaries for taking part in the swearing-in ceremony.
He said the Iranian nation has made great sacrifices in the path of safeguarding freedom and the rule of law, adding that Iranians have put their trust in the Islamic establishment.
He vowed to follow the Iranian nation’s demands and emphasized that his government is ready to defend the country’s national interests.
The Iranian president referred to the landmark nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries as an example of national consensus on important issues.
Rouhani said the US has not adhered to its obligations under the JCPOA, stressing that Iran would never initiate the violation of the nuclear deal but would not remain silent in the face of US non-performance of the deal.
He emphasized that the Iranian government and people would react to any breach of the deal.
He said the US has failed to fulfill its obligations under the JCPOA because it is "addicted to the illegal and ineffective policy of sanctions and threats” and this proved to the world that Washington cannot be trusted.
He emphasized that the time of imposing sanctions has ended and called for holding negotiations in dealing with issues.
He said the Iranian government has taken great steps to improve nation’s health, adding that the level of education and health in Iran is better than many other countries.
Iran; however, is still facing big challenges including water shortage and unemployment, he noted.
Rouhani stressed the importance of a strong economy in the country and said the next government eyes economic reforms.
The Iranian president also said the Islamic Republic would continue to defend the oppressed nations throughout the world.
He described unity as a key factor behind the Iranian nation’s success and added that Tehran seeks to boost ties with neighboring countries.
The Iranian chief executive said regional problems could be solved only through dialogue and cooperation and invited countries in the region to join political initiatives to end the crisis in Yemen.
He stressed the importance of increasing dialogue among governments and nations in order to repel the present "dangerous and complicated” threats.
"[Increasing] constructive interaction with world countries, deepening bonds with neighboring and regional countries and boosting the level of cooperation with friendly countries are not only a wise choice but a necessity,” Rouhani said.
He warned of plots by foreign powers pursuing their self-interests in regional issues, saying they are creating chaos and instability in the Middle East.
After Rouhani's speech, Ali Larijani wrapped up the session by urging Rouhani to present his Cabinet choices to the parliament at the earliest for their confirmation hearings to be held.
Rouhani won re-election in a landslide victory in May after securing 57 percent of the votes and defeating his main contender Ebrahim Raeisi, the current custodian of the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH).
On Thursday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei formally endorsed Rouhani as president for the second term.
During the ceremony, Ayatollah Khamenei gave his official approval for the president-elect by giving him a decree assigning him his duties.
Under Iran’s election law, the president-elect is required to gain the Leader’s official approval before being sworn in before the Parliament. Through this process, called Tanfiz (endorsement), the Leader approves the outcome of the presidential election.
Rouhani will have two weeks to present his cabinet to the Parliament for a vote of confidence.
President at swearing-in ceremony in Majlis:
People’s vote our greatest weapon/Iranian nation sacrificed a lot for freedom, rule of law, national sovereignty, their beliefs/World must know any violation of JCPOA to be responded by Iranian nation, government/Foreign powers intensified instability, chaos in region by selling billions of dollars of weapons
President Rouhani made a speech in his swearing-in ceremony at Islamic Consultative Assembly, saying: “Although my responsibility comes from vote of the majority, but today, I am the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, responsible to safeguard all people’s rights”.
- The 12th Administration’s pivotal programme is based on freedom, security, peace and progress
- We want to turn the voice of moderation, logic, and dialogue into the prevailing voice in the region
- The Iranian nation will respond respect with respect and humiliation with appropriate response
- Today is not the era of the mother of bombs; let us unveil the mother of negotiations
- We stretch our hand of friendship to our neighbouring countries
- People’s vote was not an incident but the result of social maturity
In the meeting that was held on Saturday, Dr Rouhani said: “Today, 8 June 2017, is the 111th anniversary of the day when a new Iran rose from among turmoil, creating a new point in history, giving way to Iran’s Constitutional Movement as the first national uprising in the Middle East”.
People’s vote was not an incident but the result of social maturity, said Rouhani adding: “Iranian nation sacrificed a lot for freedom, rule of law, national sovereignty, and their beliefs”.
Stressing that the world must know any violation of JCPOA will be responded by the Iranian nation and government, he said: “People’s vote is our greatest weapon”.
Stating that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is an example of national unity in Iran, Dr Rouhani said: “The Iranian nation will respond respect with respect and humiliation with appropriate response”.
He also went on to say: “The new administration’s policy will continue to be extensive, balanced interaction with the world”.
“The 12th Administration’s pivotal programme is based on freedom, security, peace and progress,” the President added.
“On behalf of the Iranian people and authorities, I explicitly announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not start violating the JCPOA but will not remain quiet against US continuing to wriggle out of its commitments either,” continued the President.
Stating that we want to turn the voice of moderation, logic, and dialogue into the prevailing voice in the region, he continued: “We have no business with novice politicians, but announce the older ones that the experience of JCPOA can be used as a model for relations and international law”.
“We are a peace-seeking administration in domestic and foreign policies; we prefer peace over war and reform over preservation,” President Hassan Rouhani continued.
“Today is not the era of the mother of bombs; let us unveil the mother of negotiations,” said Rouhani, adding: “We stretch our hand of friendship to our neighbouring countries”.
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran also said: “Foreign powers intensified instability, chaos in region by selling billions of dollars of weapons”.
President in a press conference after swearing-in ceremony:
Production, youth employment administration’s main concern/I hope we witness absolute poverty completely eradicated at the end of 12th Administration
President Rouhani attended a joint press conference with the heads of the other two branches, Dr Ali Larijani and Ayatollah Amoli Larijani and said: “We must thank the Iranian nation for attending the presidential election”.
Appreciating the Supreme Leader for his endorsement, as well as supporting the 11th Administration during the past four years, the President added: “People’s votes paved the way for the 12th Administration’s work and today, I am happy to tell our great nation that we could fulfil most of our promises that we gave in the beginning of the 11th Administration”.
He added: “Before the 11th Administration, we were sanctioned by the Security Council and the United Nations but today, we are under no sanctions by the Security Council; of course, there are some sanctions and we must confront them”.
“Today, our relations with countries throughout the world are better and the groundwork is ready for growth and people’s economic activities,” Dr Rouhani continued.
The President also said: “During the past four years, we witnessed insurance for all, decrease in treatment costs and self-sufficiency in various sectors such as agriculture, oil and gas”.
In transportation and constructing roads in provinces around the country and also to neighbouring countries, we are in better conditions, said Rouhani adding: “We hope to be able to execute and operationalise the promises we made to people, especially those concerning living conditions and economic growth”.
Describing production and youth employment as the administration’s main concern, he said: “I hope we witness absolute poverty completely eradicated at the end of 12th Administration”.
Today, our region is suffering from instability and insecurity, continued the President, adding: “The 12th Administration will work with other countries to establish more stability in the region”.
Terrorists have suffered hard strikes and we are witnessing instability decreasing in the region, continue the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran expressing hope that in the coming four years we witness closer, stronger ties with our neighbours.
President swears in at Islamic Consultative Assembly
President Rouhani swore in at Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) and pledged to devote himself to serving the people and country.
During the ceremony that was held on Saturday, Dr Rouhani also swore to promote religion and morality and support right and justice.
In the ceremony that is based on Article 121 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, President Hassan Rouhani read out the text of the oath and signed it in the presence of the heads of branches, members of the Guardian Council, and foreign guests.
Add new comment