Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Dunya Maumoon has called upon international partners for constructive engagement with the Maldives in the country’s democratic transition.
Dhunya made the statement while speaking at the High Level Segment of the 25th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday.
Minister Dunya Maumoon, in her statement, assured the Council of the continued commitment of the Maldivian Government to uphold the universal human rights values.
She briefed the Council on the efforts to ensure political rights to the Maldivian citizens and noted the commitment of the Government to promote Islam as a religion of peace and compassion whilst combatting terrorism.
The Minister reiterated Maldives’ commitment to stand with the Palestinians in restoring their rights and highlighted the need for urgent action in protecting the rights of the people of the Central African Republic and the addressing the plight of the Syrian people.
During her visit to Geneva, Minister Dunya Maumoon will meet with UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-Moon, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Navi Pillay, Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Mr. Iyad Ameen Madani, and other bilateral and multilateral partners to discuss issues of mutual interest, revealed the Foreign Ministry.
The twenty-fifth Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council opened on Monday at the United Nations Office in Geneva. The High-Level Segment of the Session will continue until 6 March 2014.
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