In his speech on Wednesday during the 34th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry talked about positive and constructive developments in Egypt in the field of human rights. Regarding human rights, Shoukry referred to the presidential committee’s decision to pardon detained youth, the amendments of the protest law, and the country’s progress in promoting the right of young people to work, as well as talking about the president’s National Youth Conference. Shoukry noted that it is important to deal with human rights issues through a global perspective, which is not limited to political and civil rights, but also extends to economic and social rights. Egypt is committed to promoting principles and standards of human rights, as well as to granting fundamental freedoms, he asserted. He also met with Republicans David Trott and Kay Granger, with both meetings focusing on bilateral relations, discussions on regional issues, and ways to confront terrorism.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 01, 2017 15:00 UTC