He made the remark during a speech after signing up for the June 14 presidential race at the Interior Ministry on Tuesday.
Kavakebian noted that any planned reforms need to comply with the principles of the Islamic Establishment.
He also said reformists are determined to resolve the country’s problems within the framework of the law.
Registration of hopefuls for Iran’s 11th presidential election officially began on Tuesday, and hopefuls have five days, until May 11, to sign up for the presidential vote.
The president of Iran is elected for a four-year term in a national election, and the Guardian Council vets the candidates for their qualifications.
