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The Human Rights Council - 52nd Session-item 6: Adoption of the final outcomes of the reviews of South Africa

Statement

By

Mr. Hamid Ahmadi

Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Before

The Human Rights Council

52^nd Session

Agenda item 6: Adoption of the final outcomes of the reviews of South Africa

Geneva, 28 March 2023

بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم

Mr. Vice. President,

           The Islamic Republic of Iran warmly welcomes the distinguished delegation of South Africa to this meeting and its constructive engagement with the UPR process; 

           Acceptance of larg number of recommendations including our recomendatuons proved detemeination of South Africa in the field of promotion and protection of human rights; 

           Iran commends the government of South Africa for its valuable achievements in the field of human rights  in particular for its all constant efforts for combating racism and racial discrimination in national, regional and international levels;

           We hope that the implementation of the recommendations accepted by South Africa can contribute to promotion and protection of human rights in the Country;

           We recommend the Council to adopt the UPR Outcomes Report of South Africa by consensus and wish the Government of South Africa every success in UPR process.

I thank you Mr. Vice. President,