In a response to a request by the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran for solidarity in demanding human rights in Iran to the Prime Minister of Spain, the Director of the Cabinet Mr. Jose Enrique Serrano Martinez wrote:

Cabinet Director of The Presidency (Spain)

I reply to your request directed to the Prime Minister, in connection with the regarding the human rights situation in Iran.

On this respect, I inform you that Spain, along with the rest of the EU members, have maintained and will continue to maintain, as one of the main axes of its foreign policy, the urge for the full respect of human rights; and in this context, has expressed to the Iranian authorities the need to respect the international instruments on human rights, signed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

I appreciate your confidence in writing us and receive my kindest regards.

Mr. Jose Enrique Serrano Martinez

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