ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik on Thursday met a delegation of the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives at the Ministry of Human Rights in Islamabad to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the field of human rights.
The Maldivian delegation was led by Commissioner Ahmed Masoom and Secretary General Aishath Shaheen Najmee.
Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) Rabiya Javeri Agha and Secretary, Ministry of Human Rights, Abdul Khalique Shaikh also attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the Maldives, particularly in areas related to the protection of vulnerable groups, social protection, and the exchange of experiences and best practices.
Both sides highlighted the role of independent national human rights institutions in promoting, protecting and safeguarding fundamental rights.
Barrister Aqeel Malik underlined the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and the Maldives and said sustained institutional engagement was important for addressing shared human rights challenges.
He emphasised the need for knowledge-sharing, stronger institutional capacities and continued dialogue to advance the protection of human rights.
The visiting delegation and Pakistani officials also reviewed prospects for closer collaboration between their respective human rights institutions, including learning from each other’s experiences and adopting effective practices to reinforce human rights safeguards.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and the Maldives to promoting fundamental rights, protecting vulnerable communities and advancing cooperation through constructive engagement and institutional partnerships.
