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Qatar Tribune
14 hours ago
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- Qatar Tribune
NHRC chairperson elected to OIC Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission
QNA Istanbul Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah has been elected as a member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The election took place on the sidelines of the 51st Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, currently underway in Istanbul, Turkiye. This election stands as a testament to the distinguished position of Qatar in advancing and protecting human rights, and highlights the country's active, credible, and constructive role in international human rights platforms. It further reflects the international community's recognition and appreciation of Qatari expertise and national capabilities in this vital field. The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission serves as the OIC's principal advisory body on human rights. It plays a critical role in promoting the values of justice, equality, and human dignity, as well as in monitoring and supporting the human rights situation across OIC member states in line with the principles outlined in the OIC Charter.
Qatar Tribune
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
PM, Erdogan discuss Israeli attacks on Iran, Gaza
QNA Istanbul President of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on the sidelines of the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which is taking place in Istanbul, on Saturday. At the outset of the meeting, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the President of the Republic of Turkiye and His Highness' wishes of good health and happiness to His Excellency and continued progress and prosperity for the Turkish people. For his part, the President of the Republic of Turkiye entrusted the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs with his greetings to HH the Amir, wishing His Highness good health and happiness, and further development and growth for the Qatari people. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and enhance them, as well as the latest developments in the region, particularly in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, the continued Israeli aggression on the territories of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in addition to a number of issues of mutual concern.
Qatar Tribune
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar reiterates condemnation of Israeli attack on Iran
QNA Istanbul Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr Abbas Araqchi on Saturday. The meeting was held on the margin of the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), currently taking place in Istanbul, Turkey. Discussion during the meeting focused on the latest developments in the region, particularly the continued Israeli aggression against the territory of the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran. In this context, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli aggression against Iranian territory, considering it a flagrant violation of Iran's sovereignty and security, and a clear breach of the rules and principles of international law. The PM stressed the need for concerted regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions and resolve disputes through diplomatic means, affirming that the State of Qatar is making strenuous efforts with its partners to return to the path of dialogue to address outstanding issues and consolidate security and peace in the region and the world.
