TEHRAN (IRNA) -- Deputy Foreign Minister for legal and international affairs, Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, said here Monday that human rights can provide the ground for material and spiritual prosperity of mankind, if it is not tainted by prejudices and interests of some politicians.

The statement was made at the third round of human rights talks between Iran and Switzerland in Tehran.

He added that unfortunately, the current situation, which is contradictory to such a trend, is not very promising.

"Inspired by lofty Islamic instructions, principles of Constitution and the accepted international commitments, Iran has placed support for and promotion of the human rights high on the agenda of its goals and plans.

"Promotion of human rights dialogue on the national level, providing capacities and strengthening the civic society institutions are some of these plans," he added.

The Foreign Ministry official said that talks on the human rights prepare a proper ground for mutual understanding on the issue, adding that in each dialogue, the thinking principles of both sides should be taken into consideration.

Araqchi said that favorable cooperation has always been underway between Iran and Switzerland, adding that in the past two rounds of human rights talks, effective and noteworthy points on the issue have been discussed.