. >>> iran's new president, hasan rah hanny opened the door to negotiations in his first news conference as president. he says he's determined to resolve a dispute over the country's nuclear development. rowhani says work has begun to build relations with iran's neighbors and international community. his stance is in stark contrast to his predecessor, mahmoud ahmadinejad. rowhani said he's ready to hold talks on the nation's nuclear development. he said concerns will be removed through negotiations. >> translator: i'm optimistic about the prospects of holding mutually beneficial negotiations. i believe it's possible. >> but he said iran will not abandon its nuclear program of enriching uranium for peaceful purposes. he urged western leaders to lift economic sanctions against his country. rowhani also hinted at the possibility of district talks with the u.s. after years of stalemate. >> translator: if the united states shows goodwill toward iran, the door to talks is open. even if it's america. >>> now, the european union's foreign policy chief has urged rowhani to resume the talks on ira

. >>> iran's new president, hasan rah hanny opened the door to negotiations in his first news conference as president. he says he's determined to resolve a dispute over the country's nuclear development.