QNA
Ankara
The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) signed an agreement with the Ombudsman Office of the Republic of Turkiye with the aim of supporting cooperation and strengthening partnership between the two parties, through utilizing the expertise and capabilities available to them, to achieve a sustainable and effective response to humanitarian and human rights activities.
The agreement was signed by Chairperson of National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah and Chief Ombudsman of Turkiye HE Mehmet Akarca.
In a statement on Saturday, the NHRC said that the agreement aims to intensify joint cooperation and develop strategies and action plans for each party, as well as the exchange of technical and institutional experiences between them.
It added that the agreement stipulated that the parties, in compliance with the rules, regulations and directives in force in their countries, should cooperate to achieve common goals and visions in the areas of strengthening the national legislative framework in accordance with international agreements, participating in training programs on human rights issues, conducting joint research, as well as conducting information and awareness-raising activities of common interest, and enhancing coordination between the parties to facilitate the implementation of their countries’ international obligations in the field of human rights.
