Manama, Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Undersecretary of Cabinet Affairs and Deputy Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee, received Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al Duaij Al Sabah, the Kuwaiti Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Human Rights.
Shaikh Isa bin Ali emphasised the deep distinguished Bahrain-Kuwait relations, expressing his hopes to further enhance these ties to meet common aspirations under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait.
He reviewed Bahrain’s ongoing efforts in consolidating human rights, affirming the kingdom’s commitment to initiatives aimed at enhancing human rights and upholding their dignity and freedoms in line with Bahrain’s Constitution, the National Action Charter, and relevant legislations.
Shaikh Isa bin Ali also highlighted the government’s launch of the National Human Rights Plan 2022/2026, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad
Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, underscoring HRH’s follow-up to its implementation across various government entities, which led the kingdom to receive recognition both regionally and internationally.
Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher praised Bahrain for its significant international human rights achievements, highlighting key initiatives such as the National Human Rights Plan, the Open Prisons Programme, the implementation of Alternative Sentencing, and the kingdom’s dedicated efforts in combating human trafficking.
She expressed keenness to foster cooperation and benefit from the kingdom’s expertise in the human rights field.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
