Baghdad: Minister of Justice Khaled Shawani affirmed: “The Iraqi government attaches great importance to the human rights issue and is keen to implement international recommendations from UN agencies and international organizations.”

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry of Justice said in a statement that “Minister Khaled Shawani received the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Mohammed Al-Hassan, at the ministry’s headquarters and discussed with him prospects for joint cooperation in the field of promoting human rights and mechanisms for developing partnerships between the ministry and relevant international organizations.”

During the meeting, Shawani affirmed: “The Ministry of Justice works closely with the International Commission for Human Rights, within the framework of Iraq’s international obligations and the application of approved legal and humanitarian standards.” He noted: “The Iraqi government attaches great importance to the human rights issue and is keen to implement international recommendations from relevant UN agencies and international organizations.”

Shawani explained: “Iraq has made significant strides in this field by strengthening partnerships with international organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, and other relevant bodies,” stressing the importance of sustaining this cooperation within the framework of institutional reform, achieving justice, and protecting human dignity.

For his part, Mohammed Al-Hassan praised the role played by the Ministry of Justice in promoting the values of justice and applying human rights standards among the various components of the Iraqi people, stressing the United Nations’ support for the Ministry’s efforts and the continuation of joint work to support and promote human rights in Iraq.