MNA � President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday that the Islamic Republic is open to talks with the world, however, it will never bow to any pressure.

�We are in contact with the world; we are looking to solve the problems, but we will never bow to any humiliation,� Rouhani said in meeting with the senior officials of the central province of Yazd on Sunday evening.

�Wherever we can solve people�s problems through talks and interaction with the world, I, as your elected president, won�t spare a second, although I know it�s hard,� he added.

Rouhani stressed that his government will continue the efforts to address the current challenges with a special focus on maintaining the Iranian nation�s dignity and unity.

�We need to stay united and use national wealth well and be kind to each other to be able to overcome the problems,� he added, calling on people to preserve their national unity.

Earlier in the day, during a public address in the central Iranian city, the president said the country is currently at a very critical juncture, adding, �The people of Iran are united against the enemies� pressures, and despite what the United States and the Iranian nation�s enemies are doing, this nation is readier than any other time for defending its country.�

�Despite all pressures, our non-oil exports are in good conditions and this means that the entire country is working hard, and today, we need to step up our efforts for more development,� he added.