KSA, UN sign deal to boost human rights

Saudi Arabia and UN High Commission for Human Rights agreed to boost technical cooperation in the fields of human rights. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay and Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) Chairman Bandar Al-Aiban signed a memorandum of technical cooperation at the European headquarters of the UN here on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters after the signing ceremony, Pillay lauded the remarkable development witnessed by the Kingdom in protecting and strengthening human rights. “I always witness the great support and efforts being made by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah in protecting and boosting human rights at the local and international levels, and this is an exemplary model. The king also plays a leading role in the Arab and Islamic world,” she said.
Pillay thanked King Abdullah for supporting UNCHR. “As part of this support, the king issued directive to set up and upgrade the commission’s website in Arabic language, which is beneficial to students, researchers and all those concerned with human rights,” she added.
Al-Aiban said that Saudi Arabia would strive to take advantage of the UN commission’s expertise and programs in upgrading its human rights status. Al-Aiban disclosed that the cooperation would be carried out in line with the principles of Shariah.