Baku:The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has expressed approval of the United Nations General Assembly's recent elections for the Human Rights Council members for the 2027-2029 term.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA, the ministry congratulated the nations that gained the General Assembly's trust, particularly highlighting the success of Arab and allied countries such as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Kuwait. These countries are noted for their support of international law and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
The ministry emphasized the significance of these elections in bolstering the Human Rights Council’s role in protecting and promoting human rights globally. It voiced Palestine’s eagerness to collaborate with the newly elected members to uphold justice, equality, and international law. The focus remains on maintaining accountability and combating impunity, with a particular emphasis on protecting Palestinian rights.
The ministry reiterated the importance of the Human Rights Council's duty to monitor the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian Territory and implement its resolutions. It called for accountability for crimes, including genocide, and justice for Palestinian victims. The ministry urged action against Israel's impunity as an occupying power.
Furthermore, the ministry affirmed Palestine's commitment to enhancing cooperation with all Human Rights Council members. It aims to ensure that international law is applied without bias and that human rights are universally respected. These efforts are crucial for ending the Israeli occupation and achieving a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, based on the borders of June 4, 1967.