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by our human right experts to peruse a fair A airs (OCHA). Furthermore, Iran enjoys
and consensus based approach in all decision an active and longstanding partnership with
making processes related to the group mainly, the International Committee of the Red Cross
for elections processes. Our group also have (ICRC) and the International Federation of
had numerous meetings with special procedures Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC),
mandate holders and this trend of work will be particularly through the Iranian Red Crescent
continued till end of 2025. Society. Iran has consistently upheld its
humanitarian commitments, o en contributing
e Islamic Republic of Iran’s foreign policy is beyond its available resources. is sustained
deeply rooted in the principles of independence, engagement re ects Iran’s broader dedication
resistance against foreign domination, and a to human dignity, international solidarity, and
rm commitment to humanitarian and moral the principles of humanitarian cooperation.
responsibilities toward oppressed peoples. Over e Islamic Republic of Iran, as a developing
the past four decades, Iran has hosted one of the transit country with strategic access to the seas
largest refugee populations in the world, primarily in both the north and south, bene ts from a
from Afghanistan, providing them with shelter, unique geographical location that positions it
education, healthcare, and livelihood support as a critical hub for major international transit
despite facing signi cant economic challenges. corridors, including the North-South Corridor,
In this regard, the generous hosting of millions the East-West Corridors, and the Middle
of refugees, particularly Afghans, stands as a Corridor (southern section).
clear example of Iran’s commitment to these
humanitarian principles. Beyond its borders, Iran o ers safe, e cient, and cost-e ective
Iran has continuously extended humanitarian transit routes, providing signi cant advantages
assistance to nations in crisis, such as Syria, in terms of both cost and time, which are highly
Iraq, Lebanon, and Afghanistan, re ecting a bene cial for consignors and consignees alike.
longstanding dedication to humanitarian values Furthermore, Iran’s two-year membership
and regional stability. (starting in 2025) in the TIR Executive Board
(TIRExB) enables the country to align its
At the multilateral level, Iran maintains close and customs procedures with international standards,
constructive cooperation with major international promoting smoother and more e cient transit,
humanitarian organizations, including the transport, and ultimately trade. In international
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees trade and development, the Islamic Republic of
(UNHCR), the International Organization Iran consistently advocates for multilateralism
for Migration (IOM), and the United Nations and supports a rules-based, transparent, and
O ce for the Coordination of Humanitarian non-discriminatory multilateral trading system.

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