MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the IRNA news agency, during the meeting, Hussein noted that Iran was on the front line of the fight against drugs and added that the United Nations was currently holding serious discussions to boost activities relating to health, sanitation and drug smuggling issues.
The officials also exchanged views regarding the situation with refugees in Europe and the Middle East.
According to the media outlet, the UN commissioner expressed willingness to visit Iran in order to hold talks with local judicial and human rights officials.
The sides called for a closer cooperation between Iran and the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner.