TEHRAN, May 7, YJC - A presidential hopeful Esha’aq Jahangiri said that Iranian expatiates are good opportunity for the country.
TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) - "Dear Iranian expatriates are important opportunities enjoyed by Iranian nation and government,” he said in a talk show.
He added that these people are of high status in the world. "Financially, they are very affluent and can help the country in various sectors.”
Jahangiri noted that the country should use the scientific capabilities of Iranian expatriates. "The 11th government developed a plan for contact with the Iranian scientists abroad so that they can help improve universities and scientific development of Iran through their visits.”
The presidential candidate said that Iran hails coming back of these people to the country and is trying to provide them with facilities to work inside Iran.
He also invited these Iranian affluent people to make investment inside the country.
Iranians are scheduled to vote for the 12th presidential election on May 19.