Iran’s House Speaker: Boosting Economy, Foiling Sanctions Top Priorities

By Staff, Agencies 

Iran’s House Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf described plans to strengthen the country’s economy and nullify the foreign sanctions as the legislature’s main priority in the new Iranian year that began two weeks ago.

Speaking at a meeting on Monday, Qalibaf confirmed that “Research programs, scientific studies, and a review of the function of the Parliament’s commissions have led the lawmakers to the conclusion that the two main priorities in the New Year would be working on economic issues and nullifying the sanctions.”

“This topic would be our main criterion, and we will transparently give a report of our activities to people,” the top Iranian official added.

Qalibaf also noted that an initiative has been put forward to change the policies on granting permission for activities in the business and production sectors at a special commission focusing on a rise in domestic production, which will be finalized soon.