[caption id="attachment_111524" align="alignright" width="255"] Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif[/caption]
New York, Sept 25, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday expressed concern over present human rights situation worldwide noting that exchange of views can help promote its current status.
Speaking in a meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al Hussein, the Iranian FM criticized double standard policy in dealing with human rights issue.
He said the so-called advocates of human rights used it as a pressure lever against other nations.

Zarif said in dealing with the human rights issue, "it is essential to pay due attention to the culture of different nations."

Meanwhil, Al-Hussein said continued exchange of views on human rights can lead to a better understanding of the issue and help find a solution to the problem.

By IRNA

 

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