President Rouhani appointed three women as members of the 12th Administration's cabinet, two as vice-president and one as his assistant.
In separate letters of appointment, Dr Rouhani appointed Dr Masoumeh Ebtekar as Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Dr Laaya Joneidi as Vice-President for Legal Affairs, and Dr Shahindokht Molaverdi as Assistant to President on Citizenship Rights.
The President also wished them success in serving Islam and the noble people of Iran, upholding the principles of the rule of law, moderation and code of ethics of the Administration of Prudence and Hope.