Azerbaijan, Pakistan Discuss Human Rights Cooperation
Baku, The Gulf Observer: Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman), Sabina Aliyeva, held a meeting with a delegation led by Amin-ud-Din Khan, Chief Justice of Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court, to discuss human rights protection and opportunities to strengthen bilateral institutional cooperation.
During the meeting, Aliyeva provided a detailed briefing on the reforms implemented in Azerbaijan to safeguard human rights and fundamental freedoms.
She highlighted cooperation with international organizations and national human rights institutions in other countries, particularly federal and regional ombudsman institutions in Pakistan. She noted that the ombudsman institutions of Azerbaijan and Pakistan maintain effective cooperation, facilitating the exchange of best practices in protecting human rights and freedoms and strengthening institutional capacity.
Aliyeva also underscored the successful development of cooperation between her office and Azerbaijan’s Constitutional Court, aimed at further enhancing the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on issues of mutual interest and explore avenues for further collaboration. Reports prepared by the Office of the Ombudsman were also presented during the meeting.
The engagement reflected the shared commitment of Azerbaijan and Pakistan to promoting human rights, strengthening institutional capacity and advancing cooperation between their respective human rights and judicial institutions.
