Press Release: Human rights are a litmus test for EU-Iran relations, say foreign affairs MEPs

The European Parliament's foreign affairs committee held on 16 February 2016 a debate with Iran's foreign affairs minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Members of the committee highlighted that while there was room to develop the relations between Iran and the European Union following the nuclear deal, this could not be achieved at the expense of human rights. Ways to end violence in Syria and Yemen, and Iran's relations with Saudi Arabia were also among the topics discussed.

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ESO: Background information: Iran: how the nuclear agreement could create opportunities http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-iran-how-the-nuclear-agreement-could-create-opportunities/

ESO: Background Information: Joint statement by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif http://www.europeansources.info/record/joint-statement-by-eu-high-representative-federica-mogherini-and-iranian-foreign-minister-javad-zarif/

European Parliament: Newsroom: Press Release, 17.02.16: Iranian Foreign Minister on EU-Iran relations: 'We both need to gain each other’s trust' http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/20160217STO14709/

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