TEHRAN – Iran’s first vice president has said a calm and cooperative atmosphere is needed to form a more powerful government for the four years ahead.

“We do not want to occupy ourselves with some (sideline) issues,” Es’haq Jahangiri said on Saturday, ISNA reported.

He added that the May 19 presidential election brought about a very precious social capital for the system.

“This capital can enable statesmen and policy-makers to make plans with more ease,” he emphasized.

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