Economy revival will take time: Rouhani

This creates a challenge for Rouhani,as Iran suffers from more than 30 per cent inflation as well as 14 per cent unemployment linked to Western sanctions for Tehrans suspect nuclear program.

Rouhani has called for reaching out to the international community but has little authority over the nuclear activities tied to sanctions.

The semi-official ISNA agency said Rouhani discussed inflation and unemployment as well as possible members of his Cabinet with Ali Larijani,speaker for Irans conservative dominated parliament. Today,we took the first step for cooperation between two branches of power, Rouhani was quoted as saying.

Rowhani will take office in August and needs parliament to approve his proposed nominees for 18 ministries.

The Revolutionary Guard declared its willingness to cooperate with Rouhani. We announce our comprehensive readiness for interaction and cooperation with the next administration in the framework of legal duties and assignments, the Guard said on its webpage.

Meanwhile,Iranian press hailed the President-elect as Sheikh of hope. In its front page report,the pro-reformist Etemad daily said,A salute to Iran and to the Sheikh of hope. Another pro-reformist publication Arman said,The sun of my moderation has risen.