Tehran (IP) - Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has spoken to the nation in his initial live televised address, following his inauguration as the ninth president of the Islamic Republic a month ago.

Iran Press/Iran news: During his speech on Saturday night, the president renewed his pledge to be honest with people and do whatever he can to resolve the country’s problems.

Pezeshkian also referred to his election promise of promoting national reconciliation, saying that he has already begun to fulfill that promise by forming a cabinet that includes ministers from different political parties.

Pezeshkian reiterated his call on the different political groups in Iran to set aside their differences to serve the people in the best way. "So far, we have made our utmost efforts to form a national unity government," he said. He said that his national consensus cabinet consists of individuals from the former  administrations

Regarding foreign policy issues, Iran's President stated: "We are under severe sanctions." He emphasized that the US, Europe, and countries that follow US policies have sanctioned Iran and do not conduct business with us, thus hindering normal economic relations. However, treating people kindly and solving their problems has nothing to do with sanctions.

Further in his remarks, Pezeshkian said that foreign investment is needed to achieve an 8-percent economic growth, stressing that the economy is connected with foreign issues.

He also said that his administration is working to promote equality in the education and health sectors.