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SUBJECT [Feb 27] European Parliament (DARP) visits Riyadh to discuss human rights progress with Saudi Arabia
DATE 2020-02-27
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Photo: Menafn. President of the Human Rights Commission (HRC) Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad and Head of European Parliament delegation (DARP) Hannah Neuman

 

On February 23, European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the Arab Peninsula (DARP), headed by Hannah Neuman, met with Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al-Asheikh. The general supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, and the Kingdom’s ambassador to the EU, Saad bin Mohammed Al-Arifi, were also present during the meeting.

 

The two parties discussed humanitarian affairs in process at the region. Al-Rabeeah mentioned the country’s humanitarian and relief effort in 47 countries around the world, and cooperation with local, regional, and international partners. The EP delegation noted highly of the Kingdom’s effort in the region.

 

On February 24, Assistant Speaker of the Shura Council, Dr. Yahya bin Abdullah Al-Samaan, received EP delegation. The meeting discussed the common interests of both sides in political and economic spheres. They also talked about ways to improve the relationship between the Shura Council and the European Parliament through parliamentary cooperation.

 

Lastly on February 25, Neuman met with the head of the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC), Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad. The meeting discussed ways to develop cooperation between the Kingdom and the European Parliament regarding human rights issues. During the meeting, Al-Awwad showed strong will toward the Kingdom’s continued commitment to international efforts to protect and promote human rights. “The past three years have witnessed about 60 reforms dealing with human rights, 22 of them dedicated to empowering women,” he said. He also highlighted that Saudi Arabia is ready to commit for the betterment of human rights and pointed that their country’s Vision 2030 reform plan is aimed at ensuring the happiness, development, and fulfillment of its citizens.

 

 

[Sources]

ARAB NEWS. (2020, February 25). Saudi-European Parliament officials hold human rights talks. Retrieved from https://www.arabnews.com/node/1633191/saudi-arabia

 

Menafn. (2020, February 25). Saudi- Dr. Al-Awwad Meets with Head of Delegation for Relations with Arab Peninsula in European Parliament. Retrieved from https://menafn.com/1099757971/Saudi-Dr-Al-Awwad-Meets-with-Head-of-Delegation-for-Relations-with-Arab-Peninsula-in-European-Parliament

 

Menafn. (2020, February 24). Saudi- Shura Council Assistant Speaker Receives Head of Delegation for Relations with Arab Peninsula. Retrieved from https://menafn.com/1099754038/Saudi-Shura-Council-Assistant-Speaker-Receives-Head-of-Delegation-for-Relations-with-Arab-Peninsula

 

SPA. (2020, February 23). Saudi officials meet with visiting European Parliament delegation. Retrieved from https://www.arabnews.com/node/1632251/saudi-arabia

 

 

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