ملخص الجهاز:
Based on the objectives of the 20-Year Vision Plan, "Constructive Interaction" policy is identified as the main approach in Iran's foreign policy the accomplishment of which depends on the following important principles, which can be considered as essential s t e p s t o w a r d acco m p l i s h i n g multilateralism policy: to establish and to apply guiding strategies such as a bridge between two current developing points and a developed target point; to identify and elaborate internal and foreign requirements with respect to the problems and challenges; to develop a common language and understanding amongst the different levels of the elite, government, and the public; to make ideals proportional to the country's capacities and limitations; to choose an appropriate discours e for expressing and following ideals and thoughts, as well as to avoid regional and international sensitivity; to avoid being particular in order to prevent reactions, doubts, and distrust; to consider international norms as a guide for foreign policy-making and to avoid submitting to them; to emphasize negotiations for pursuing national goals; to make an attempt for de-securitization of issues; to focus on the necessity of interaction with global economy for accomplishing development; to avoid any conflicts with international greater powers; to attempt for interacting actively with other countries through emphasizing on soft power domains; and to focus o n ec o no mi c , sc ie n tif ic a n d technological elements.
In this chapter, the authors' main focus on the principles and objectives of foreign policy, in the light of Constitution and Vision Plan Document, implies that studying the strategic and general lines of relations is required for managing relations with great countries such as China.