Amina Bouayach meets with delegation from the Palestine Liberation Organization
Speaking to the press, Bouayach noted that this was the first meeting of its kind between the CNDH and Palestinian actors engaged in political and civil society work. She expressed her satisfaction with the quality and depth of the discussions.
She emphasized that the meeting provided an opportunity to address key human rights issues, described as fundamental to achieving a just and lasting peace in the region, while upholding internationally recognized human rights standards.
For his part, Ahmad Said Ahmad Al-Tamimi, President of the PLO's Human Rights and Civil Society Department and member of the PLO Executive Committee, welcomed the meeting and expressed his department's commitment to maintaining ongoing dialogue with the CNDH. He also voiced interest in drawing on Morocco's expertise and experience in the field of human rights.
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