Statement By Ms. Somayyeh Karimdoost Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran Before  49th Session of the UPR Working Group Review of the Republic of Armenia  Geneva, 1 May 2025  **** بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم   Thank you Mr. President, The Islamic Republic of Iran warmly welcomes the High-level delegation from Armenia and admires their active participation in the fourth cycle of UPR. Iran commends the implementation of the Armenia Action Plan 2023-2025 for the National Strategy on Human Rights Protection that ensures the realization of the fundamental human and freedoms already enshrined in Armenian national constitution. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iran recommends Armenia to: One, prioritize the realization of right to development and increase international cooperation on this field; Two, increase public awareness on the negative impact of UCMs on human right and regional prosperity, and take counter measure to such discriminatory acts when it affects its people; Three, continue its valuable peace seeking regional efforts to ensure the rights to peace and adequate standard of living; Iran wishes Armenia a successful review. Thank you, Mr. President. ---