Doha: Ambassador Dr. Arwa Hassan Al Sayyed, Chief of Human Rights Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented Bahrain at the 17th meeting of heads of government human rights agencies from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, emphasizing enhanced regional collaboration.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting convened in Qatar, gathering leaders from GCC countries to deliberate on pivotal human rights issues. The assembly aimed to bolster human rights mechanisms and strategies within the Gulf region, facilitating a cooperative approach among member states. Discussions at the meeting covered the promotion and protection of human rights, reviewing existing mechanisms and exploring new strategies to strengthen Gulf cooperation in this critical area. Additionally, the participants planned a series of mutual visits intended to share expertise and reinforce partnerships.
The engagement of GCC countries in such meetings highlights the region’s commitment to advancing human rights and exchangi
ng best practices to achieve significant improvements in human rights protections across the Gulf states.