Iran FM, UN human rights chief meet in Geneva

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has held a meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.

During the meeting held early on Tuesday, Amirabdollahian and Türk discussed issues of mutual concern in the field of human rights.

The Iranian minister reiterated Iran’s fundamental position on the issue of human rights and responded to some points raised by Türk about the rights situation in Iran.

He also pointed to the violation of the rights of the Iranian people because of the oppressive and inhumane sanctions imposed by the United States.

The two sides emphasized the need for continued dialogue and cooperation between Iran and the UN on the issue of human rights.