By Muhammet Kursun</p> <p>TEHRAN (AA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday called on minority groups — such as Sunni Muslims and Turkmen — to play a greater role in the government. </p> <p>The president made the assertion during a visit to Iran’s predominantly Sunni Golestan province.</p> <p>“Turkmen and Sunnis deserve to hold more positions in government,” he was quoted as saying by local media outlets. </p> <p>“Our well-informed, highly skilled human resources should be utilized,” he added. “It’s both their right and the right thing to do.” </p> <p>Rouhani also reaffirmed his intention to set a 30-percent quota for women in government.</p> <p>Shia Muslims account for roughly 90 percent of Iran’s population of some 80 million. The remaining 10 percent — which includes Turkmen, Kurds and Baluchis — is comprised almost entirely of Sunni Muslims.
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