India, Jan. 24 -- Iran's ambassador to India has appreciated New Delhi's stand at the United Nations Human Rights Council's (UNHRC) session where it voted against a move to increase scrutiny of the Islamic Republic.

Ambassador Mohammad Fathali said, "I extend my sincere gratitude to the Government of India for its principled and firm support of Islamic Republic of Iran at the UNHRC, including opposing an unjust and politically motivated resolution. This stance reflects India's commitment to justice, multilateralism, and national sovereignty."

At the UNHRC 39th special session, which was held to address the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran amid massive protests, India voted against the resolution and, instead, aligned with a ...