Bahrain Government delegation and the United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNCHR) during a meeting in Geneva on June 3 discussed the recent deplorable unrest which gripped the Kingdom of Bahrain.
This was stated by the Social Development Ministry in statement posted by the BNA on its website on Tuesday.
The statement of Social Development Ministry on Tuesday explains the details on the talks held in Geneva between a delegation representing Bahrain’s Government and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay.
Social Development Minister and Acting Health Minister Dr. Fatima Al-Balooshi led the Bahraini delegation.
The ministry pointed out that the principle of transparency ranked high during the talks. It affirmed that the UNHCHR top official had shown understanding for the key points outlined by the Bahraini side.
“The role of the UNHCHR is to cooperate with the Kingdom of Bahrain to ensure the veracity of the information which reaches their Geneva-based office,” the statement quoted Navi Pillay said.
The two sides agreed on a UNHCHR delegation’s visit to Bahrain to cooperate, assess and get updated on all issues in total transparency.
The date and terms of visit have yet to be set in coordination with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay’s office.
The ministry reaffirmed Bahrain’s keenness to welcome such visits out of firm belief in the principle of transparency regarding all measures undertaken as part of its internal and foreign policies. It also reiterated Bahrain’s respect for the role of the UNHCHR in promoting human rights, describing the forthcoming visit as an opportunity to reveal the true narrative of the unrest which gripped Bahrain.