Iranian presidential hopeful Mohammad-Reza Aref says he has devised an economic plan rein in the countryâ„¢s inflation to achieve development and progress.
Å“We have a comprehensive plan, God willing, with regards to economic development and progress and our main plan is reining in inflation in the first phase….definitely we can rein in inflation with the administrationâ„¢s help in the first phase,” Aref told a press conference on Friday after signing up for Iranâ„¢s June 14 presidential vote.
Å“Later, [by taking] fundamental measures such as financial discipline and returning structures that had supervisory roles, God willing, [we will] attract domestic and foreign investment and [reach] the 8% growth that we have envisioned.
Å“We hope that inflation starts negative growth and we reach favorable condition,” he added.
Aref said his future administration would interact with the rest of the world to resolve the nuclear issue.
Å“The nuclear dossier is a political one and we must look for a political solution. With the strong interaction which we will have with the rest of the world… we will try… to close this dossier once and for all…,” he added.
Aref, who served as First Vice-President from 2001 to 2005 under former President Mohammad Khatami, stressed he would abide by the law throughout the election process.
Å“I see no reason to be disqualified, I have served [the country and people] over the past three decades and worked in line with the values [of the Islamic Revolution] and at the same time I am a law abiding individual.
Å“God willing, we will have a very vibrant election… all officials involved in the electoral process must abide by the law so as to ensure the confidence of everyone in the vote result after it is announced,” he added.
The official registration of hopefuls for Iranâ„¢s 11th presidential election entered its fifth and final day on Saturday. The registration of presidential hopefuls officially began on May 7.
The president of Iran is elected for a four-year term in a national election and candidates must be vetted for qualifications by the Guardian Council.
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This article originally appeared on : Press TV