U.S. sanctions on Iran hampers int’l will to promote social justice: Minister
The unilateral coercive measures imposed by the U.S. against Iran is a clear example of the deprivation of people from the right to development, health and growth opportunities, said the Iranian labor minister, adding that the sanctions is in clear contradiction with the international will to promote social justice.
Speaking at the 111th session of the International Labour Conference in the Swiss capital, Geneva, Solat Mortazavi added that sanctions are actually a form of institutionalized discrimination against a community by depriving its members of opportunities for individual growth and enjoying decent work and life, mcls.gov.ir reported.
On the sidelines of his visit to Geneva, Mortazavi held a meeting with his Qatari counterpart Ali bin Smaikh al-Marri who was the chairman of the conference.
During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between Qatar and Iran, especially in the labor sector.
Meanwhile, the head of the High Center of Islamic Labor Councils of Iran said that social justice was the main agenda of the 111th session of the International Labour Conference.
Olya Alibeigi added that Iran is one of the founding members of the International Labor Organization (ILO), noting that the ILO is a specialized parliament in the field of labor that works under the supervision of the United Nations.