In a speech at the 116th Session of the Council of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Wednesday, Ali Bahreini said the fundamental solution to the refugee problem lies with real investment in infrastructure, employment, and services.
“The severe pressure on host communities and the lack of international aid have made it impossible for this situation to continue indefinitely,” he emphasized in reference to Iran’s generous hosting of millions of Afghan citizens for more than four decades.
Stating that “Iran reserves its sovereign right to return unauthorized nationals,” the representative also urged senior IOM officials to pay a visit to Iran’s border areas to get firsthand information and find real common solutions.
The latest global migration developments, as well as policies and cooperation for effective management of international migration, were discussed in the IOM meeting.
IRNA