Iranian President: Talks with US possible

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-09-2009 10:15

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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he would welcome talks with the US, if President Barack Obama's recent calls for dialogue are genuine.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he would welcome talks with the US, if President Barack Obama's recent calls for dialogue are genuine. (CCTV.com)

Ahmadinejad's comments come after Obama said his administration is looking for opportunities to engage Iran.

Obama also pledged to rethink Washington's relationship with Tehran. Iranian leaders have struck a moderate but cautious tone about Obama since his election in November.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iranian President, said, "If a hand is extended to Iran with honesty and justice, the Iranian nation will welcome it. But if it is a hand with an apparent honesty and covert dishonesty, the Iranian nation's response to that will be the same response it gave to Mr. Bush."

Editor:Zhang Pengfei