Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

GCC Supreme Council Approves Declaration on Human Rights


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(MENAFN- QNA) The GCC Supreme Council approved the "Declaration on the human rights of the Cooperation Council of the Arab Gulf" at the conclusion of its 25th Summit in Doha today.

The declaration stems from the member states' deep belief in human dignity and respect for his rights as well as their commitment to protecting human rights guaranteed by Islamic Shariah, which embodies the values and noble principles entrenched in the conscience of the GCC communities, as well as the foundations of their policies at all levels.

   It is also based on the Statute of the GCC which stipulated the GCC Member States common destiny and unity of purpose that combine their peoples as well as the Council's aiming to achieve coordination, cooperation and interdependence among member states in all fields until the realization of unity by deepening and strengthening ties and links and existing cooperation between their peoples in various fields.

   It stresses that the achievements in various fields are attributed to the utmost attention and care given by the GCC member states to human rights issues.

It expresses appreciation and gratitude for the joint efforts made at various international and regional levels and contributed actively and effectively to the promotion of human rights issues taken them to the desired goals.

   It highlights the commitment to what is stated in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Arab Charter of Human Rights and the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam, and the relevant international and regional conventions and agreements.


Qatar News Agency

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