TEHRAN An Australian reporter praised the presence of representatives of Iranian religious minorities in the Majlis and said this indicates the Islamic Republic of Iran's commitment to ensure the rights of religious minorities.

The reporter, who recently visited Iran, wrote an article in the Australian daily *** Australian Financial Review *** saying that Iranian Muslims and religious minorities are seeking to improve the country.

He also said that Iranian women are very active in all spheres, including the economic, cultural, social and political fields, and that their *** hijab *** (Islamic dress code) does not hinder their activities.

Referring to Iran's economic and political progress in recent years, he called Iran a developing country.