Tehran: The head of the Iranian Interior Ministry's Migrant Department, Nader Yarahmadi, has urged the international community to assist Iran in hosting Afghan immigrants in the country.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, in a meeting on Wednesday with Paul Klouman Bekken, the Norwegian Charg© d'Affaires for Afghanistan, Yarahmadi expressed hope that Norway would encourage its allies to support Iran in this effort. Both officials discussed strategies for improving the conditions for Afghan nationals in Iran. Bekken commended Tehran for its generosity in accommodating Afghan immigrants.

Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi remarked on the humanitarian crisis in West Asia. He highlighted the influx of refugees as a situation that requires comprehensive cooperation among regional and international stakeholders, including European nations.