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Chogha Zanbil

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e orts, enhancing coordination across the principles of sovereignty, non-interference,
diverse domains such as national security, and dialogue.
economic development, cultural exchange, and
humanitarian initiatives. e ongoing expansion At the multilateral level, Iran remains committed
of BRICS cooperation is also contributing to active and responsible participation in
to the advancement of new dimensions of international organizations, particularly
multilateralism, strengthening inclusive inter- within the UN framework in Geneva. We
national engagement and fostering broader have consistently worked to advance genuine
global cooperation. multilateralism. roughout, we have
emphasized consensus-building, inclusivity, and
Last point, I should emphasize that our adherence to international law as the foundation
accession to BRICS has not been at the expense for e ective multilateral diplomacy. In the eld
of our existing partnerships but has rather of human rights, the Islamic Republic of Iran has
complemented and enriched them. rough the always prioritized the approach of dialogue and
principles of openness, solidarity, and mutual cooperation. In this regard, Iran has continued
respect that underpin BRICS cooperation, we its constructive cooperation with the Human
remain committed to engaging constructively Rights Council and the O ce of the High
with all our partners, both within and beyond Commissioner for Human Rights. Iran also
the group, to promote sustainable, inclusive, and conducts bilateral human rights dialogues with
balanced economic development at the global many countries for exchanging experiences and
level. sharing best practices.

Q5: We are in a multilateral setting in Geneva. Iran believes that the realization of the right to
What are the priorities of your country in the development is a prerequisite for the realization
eld of foreign policy on both a bilateral and a of other human rights, and sanctions are a major
multilateral level? obstacle to the realization of this important and
Iran attaches great importance to both bilateral prominent right. In this regard, the Permanent
and multilateral engagement as key pillars Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Geneva
of its foreign policy. At the bilateral level, we will continue its e orts to enhance the status
prioritize strengthening constructive relations of these mandates. Iran is currently the Chair
with neighboring countries, fostering regional and Coordinator of the Asia- Paci c Group
stability, and promoting mutual economic, in the Human Rights Council. From January
cultural, and political interests. We seek 2025 that Iran was elected as the Coordinator,
balanced and respectful cooperation based on considerable e orts have been undertaken

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