Iranian FM meets with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva

At the end of a busy day of diplomatic work, on Monday evening, February 27, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk at the organization’s European headquarters in Geneva.

At the end of a busy day of diplomatic work, on Monday evening, February 27, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk at the organization’s European headquarters in Geneva.
In the meeting, issues of mutual concern regarding human rights were discussed.
The Iranian foreign minister outlined the Islamic Republic of Iran’s principled position on the issue of human rights and responded to some concerns raised by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Amirabdollahian spoke about some violations of the Iranian people’s human rights by the US through imposition of oppressive and inhumane sanctions.
The two sides underlined the need for the continuation of talks, exchange of views and cooperation regarding human rights.