Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik convened a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives at the Ministry of Human Rights in Islamabad today. The meeting focused on expanding strategic cooperation, protecting vulnerable populations, and exchanging administrative expertise between both nations.

Key Officials Convene for Institutional Collaboration

The visiting Maldivian delegation was led by Commissioner Ahmed Masoom and Secretary General Aishath Shaheen Najmee.

Pakistani representation at the talks included National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) Chairperson Ms. Rabiya Javeri Agha and Secretary for the Ministry of Human Rights Abdul Khalique Shaikh. Both sides highlighted the pivotal role independent national human rights bodies play in safeguarding fundamental freedoms.

Strategic Priorities for Human Rights Safeguards

The official talks centered on actionable measures to reinforce human rights frameworks and build sustainable institutional capabilities.

Key focus areas discussed during the meeting include:

• Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Developing targeted legal and social protection mechanisms for marginalized communities.

• Knowledge & Experience Exchange: Sharing operational strategies and best practices between respective human rights commissions.

• Capacity Building: Fostering technical dialogue and institutional training to enforce human rights protections.

• Sustained Engagement: Establishing formal channels for continuous dialogue on shared global and regional human rights issues.

Reaffirming Fraternal Relations and Shared Commitments

Highlighting the long-standing fraternal bond between Pakistan and the Maldives, Barrister Aqeel Malik emphasized that continuous engagement is essential to overcoming common human rights challenges.

Both delegations reaffirmed their shared commitment to upholding fundamental rights, bolstering institutional partnerships, and promoting social protection across both South Asian nations.