CAIRO, April 22 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed that the file on Egypt’s human rights status which was presented by the Egyptian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva was widely praised by all member states.

He emphasized the importance of building on this international recognition to enhance Egypt's global image and continue the country's efforts in human rights reforms, institutional development, and legislative improvements.

This came during the minister’s participation in a meeting of the Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives, chaired by MP Tarek Radwan, to discuss various human rights-related issues in the context of continuous cooperation between the legislative authority and the relevant executive bodies.

Abdelatty reviewed Egypt’s report submitted under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva at the end of January. He highlighted that the report on the accomplishments and developments achieved so far in enhancing and protecting human rights in Egypt reflects the country’s commitment to realizing tangible progress in this important area and its positive engagement with international mechanisms.

He added that this success is a result of close coordination among various state institutions, including the parliament and the relevant House committee, in preparing the report and following up on the implementation of recommendations.

For his part, Radwan stated that the meeting was part of the committee's legislative and oversight role, emphasizing commitment to supporting Egypt’s human rights efforts both nationally and internationally. During the meeting, the status of human rights was reviewed, along with the official positions Egypt adopts on the matter.

The meeting also discussed cooperation mechanisms between the committee and the foreign ministry in preparing periodic reports for international bodies, especially the UN Human Rights Council. Additionally, the implementation of international recommendations was examined, alongside the ministry’s role in coordinating with relevant authorities to ensure their fulfillment.

Diplomatic strategies for addressing external media or political campaigns concerning human rights within Egypt were also discussed, with a focus on systematic responses that safeguard the country's image and interests.
(MENA)
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