TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said that pressure and sanctions are “fruitless” and “unacceptable” and Iran condemned such approaches.

Rouhani made the remarks during a meeting with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto in Tehran on Monday.

He also said so far “good advances” have been made in nuclear talks between Iran and the 5+1 group (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany).

Rouhani went on to say that “if the other side has serious will, we can reach a final agreement in due time.”

The president said Iran has proved that it is “transparent” in negotiations and has held talks with “strong will”.

Rouhani stated that Iran’s nuclear activities are under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the country will continue doing nuclear activities on a peaceful path.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Rouhani stated that the countries that use terrorist groups as tools to achieve their goals should know that they are on the “wrong path”.

He said the whole world should cooperate to eradicate terrorism through identifying its roots.

Commenting on the Saudi-led war on Yemen, Rouhani stated that the Yemeni people need the international community’s help.

Elsewhere in his talks with Szijjarto, Rouhani Iran is ready to expand political, economic and cultural relations with Hungary.

For his part, the chief Hungarian diplomat said there will be no long lasting solution to problems in the Mideast region without the engagement of Iran.

Szijjarto also highlighted the importance of respecting territorial integrity of the countries in the region.

On Iran’s nuclear talks, he expressed hope that a final agreement would be reached by the deadline.

Iran and the six major powers have set June 30 as the deadline for a final comprehensive deal.

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The chief Hungarian diplomat says there will be no long lasting solution to problems in the Mideast region without the engagement of Iran.