Iran’s Presidential Candidates Unveil Foreign Policy Plans in Expert Q&A
A recent expert Q&A session unveiled the foreign policy plans of several Iranian presidential candidates. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the first candidate to answer questions, highlighted his intention to close all pending cases against Iran, including nuclear negotiations. He emphasized the need for national and international consensus on JCPOA negotiations to lift sanctions step by step.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the second candidate, stressed the importance of solving the FATF issue and improving relations with neighboring countries. He also mentioned Iran’s membership in BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as key to securing national interests.
Amirhossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi praised the late President Raisi’s efforts in regional cooperation and emphasized Iran’s commitment to peace and tranquility. He highlighted the importance of economic development in neighboring nations for Iran’s prosperity.
Mostafa Pourmohammadi underscored the link between domestic and foreign policy, advocating for increased participation in elections to strengthen national authority. He outlined plans to boost the national economy while neutralizing sanctions.
Saeed Jalili emphasized the need for a comprehensive foreign policy approach to leverage opportunities in the global arena. He suggested creating trading platforms in every embassy to enhance foreign income and employment.
Alireza Zakani focused on Iran’s economic capacity and the need for self-reliance. He criticized past administrations’ policies and called for a transformation in economic diplomacy to maximize Iran’s potential.