Iran has successfully negotiated the release of ten citizens imprisoned in Qatar for over 20 years. Five have returned home, with the remaining individuals arriving recently. The Ministry of Justice is working on further international agreements to ensure the safe return of more Iranian nationals from abroad.
In recent developments, Iran successfully facilitated the release of ten citizens who had been imprisoned in Qatar for over two decades, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Askar Jalalian, the Deputy Minister of Justice, reported in an interview with ISNA news agency that negotiations with Qatari authorities culminated in this positive outcome. Five individuals have already returned to Iran, while the remaining five arrived on Saturday.
This initiative forms part of Iran’s broader strategy to advocate for its citizens detained abroad. The Ministry of Justice is actively pursuing negotiations to repatriate Iranian nationals incarcerated in foreign countries. Askar Jalalian emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that Iranians held in other nations can return home whenever feasible. In addition to the recent negotiations with Qatar, agreements have also been established with authorities in Iraq and Malaysia for the transfer of numerous Iranian prisoners.
In summary, Iran’s diplomatic efforts have resulted in the successful return of ten citizens from Qatar after extensive negotiations. The Ministry of Justice is committed to furthering these efforts and addressing the welfare of Iranian nationals abroad, as illustrated by ongoing discussions to transfer prisoners from Iraq and Malaysia. Moreover, a legislative priority exists in the form of the ‘Bill for the Protection of Iranians Abroad’, indicating a proactive approach to safeguarding the rights of Iranians internationally.
Original Source: en.irna.ir
