IRNA � Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that a correct decision by a minister or official can influence the country, neighboring states in the region and help promote regional peace and security.

In a Iftar ceremony with the families of the ministers late on Sunday, he added that all aspects of public life are connected to the government somehow, and it has done its best to run the country in the best manner under difficult conditions.

Noting that the people are currently living in hard conditions, President Rouhani added that efforts should be made to alleviate economic pressures on the public.

�Current tough times are a divine test for all of us and we should emerge victorious from the situation,� he said.

The officials� decision can lead the society to brotherhood and integrity, and on the contrary, God forbid it can cause damage for the society, the Iranian president added.