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Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Iran Carlos Zaccagnini on Tuesday appreciated Iran's sincere contribution to the Afghan refugees.

He made the remarks while addressing inaugural ceremony of an exhibition on achievements of the Afghan refugees residing in Iran.

The Islamic Republic of Iran has provided the Afghan refugees living in the country with all its facilities while it has been enjoying the minimum support from the international community, he added.

The international community has always been grateful to the Iranian government and nation for their contribution to the Afghan refugees, he said expressing the hope that the Afghan nationals would materialize their experiences in developing their own country when they return home.

Also addressing the ceremony, Afghan Ambassador to Tehran Muhammad Yahya Maroufi lauded the Islamic Republic of Iran for the great efforts to host Afghan refugees in the past three decades.

He also appreciated Iran's assistance to the Afghan nation during the occupation of Afghanistan by the former Soviet Union and the invasion of the Taliban.

The skilled Afghan refugees who have undergone vocational training in Iran are currently playing key role in reconstruction of their homeland, the Afghan ambassador added.