خلاصه ماشینی:
"With regard to the prevailing global economic and political conditions at the outset of the 21st century, how do you assess the position of the Islamic Republic oflran, a country which is one of the Discourse: An Iranian Quarterly, Vol. I, No. 4, (Spring 2000): 1-22 Middle East's major crude oil producers?
Ahmadi: The point under consideration is the position of the oil exporting countries, including Iran, in the world economy and politics.
A glance at Western countries tells us that Europe and North America on oil-related issues and Southeast Asia with respect to economic alliances first solved their political problems before thinking about economic cooperation, thus doing away with the prominence of politics over economy.
Do you think Iran has made enough use of economic means to reach the goals of its foreign policies in the Middle East region?
It is necessary that foreign policy be used as an instrument to reduce tension in the face of Arab states, so that the country can find an opportunity to solve its internal economic problems and pave the way for regional economic cooperation.
Lotfian: You suggest that it is of great importance to create a balance between the economic and political goals of the Islamic Republic of Iran and those of other countries of the region.
How important do you think this phenomenon is for Iran or how important is other issues like the American economic sanctions, lack of skilled manpower in certain fields or close rivalries among regional countries to attract foreign investments?"