The Qatari Embassy in Mogadishu today hosted an official meeting between Dr. Maryam Qasim Ahmed, Chairperson of the Independent National Human Rights Commission, and H.E. Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al-Nuaimi, Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia, according to the Commission’s official Facebook page.

Discussions at the embassy centered on developing a roadmap to enhance collaboration between the Somali National Commission and the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar. The Commission’s official page reported that the meeting explored methods for exchanging technical expertise and developing human resources to protect fundamental rights and freedoms.

Both parties examined mechanisms for developing institutional management and preparing specialized human rights reports, highlighting the significance of adopting best international practices in monitoring human rights and ensuring supervisory performance meets global standards established by independent national institutions in both nations.

Discussions covered coordination on protecting detainees’ rights, with the Commission’s official platform noting the parties’ agreement on the need for expertise exchange in monitoring detention centers and developing field researchers’ capabilities to uphold the rule of law and human dignity in accordance with established rights principles.

Dr. Maryam Qasim Ahmed conveyed Somalia’s gratitude for Qatar’s historic and ongoing support, commending Doha’s leading role in the UN Human Rights Council and appreciating its stance backing international resolutions designed to strengthen the institutional framework of Somalia’s human rights sector.

The meeting examined approaches to leverage Qatar’s successful experience in developing technical and administrative capabilities within national institutions, helping enable the Somali Commission to conduct supervisory responsibilities with high professionalism and transparency aligned with the nation’s aspirations for stability and progress.

Both sides underscored the importance of implementing the ‘Paris Principles’ that guide national institutions’ work, viewing the independence of these bodies and advancement of their technical tools as the true guarantee for advancing justice and equality and realizing the aspirations of the Somali people.

The meeting addressed the value of coordinated efforts in international and regional forums to maintain unified stances supporting just human rights causes and promoting Somalia’s human rights development experience to wider cooperation frameworks with engaged international partners.

Discussions concluded by affirming implementation of the meeting’s outcomes through executive work programs ensuring lasting technical cooperation, reinforcing Somalia’s status as a nation dedicated to upholding human rights and establishing individual dignity as the cornerstone of the country’s national renewal.

This strategic meeting at the Qatari Embassy marks a significant advancement in Somalia’s human rights diplomacy, demonstrating the nation’s endeavor to establish robust supervisory institutions grounded in knowledge and international expertise. The collaboration with Qatar in this domain not only improves technical capabilities but also strengthens Somalia’s profound dedication to converting humanitarian principles into institutional frameworks that protect citizens’ rights and dignity as essential for attaining sustainable peace and holistic social well-being.