TEHRAN – UN Humanitarian Chief Stephen O’Brien is scheduled to visit Iran from 4 to 5 September 2016, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

According to the UN Information Center in Tehran (UNIC), the under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator is expected to meet senior officials in Tehran and focus on expanding regional cooperation on humanitarian assistance and strengthening the partnership between Iran and the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the Middle East.

The visit will also be an opportunity to draw attention to Iran’s considerable experience and expertise in disaster management and humanitarian response and encourage Iranian authorities to continue to alleviate the suffering of those who suffer from conflicts in the region.

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