Undersecretary of Ministry of Justice meets Arab League Secretary-General

Cairo witnessed a meeting between Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law, and Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. This encounter occurred during a workshop focused on the national implementation of international humanitarian law.

During the discussion, both parties assessed the work program of the Arab Permanent Committee for International Humanitarian Law. They also explored strategies to bolster the committee's regional influence in fostering the values and culture of international humanitarian law, as well as increasing awareness of its provisions. Their ultimate goal was to assist Arab nations in adhering to the law at the national level.

Fahmy expressed his approval of Qatar's chairmanship of the Arab Permanent Committee for International Humanitarian Law. He reiterated his backing for the committee, promising the necessary resources to fulfill its mission. Fahmy highlighted the need to strengthen the committee's role in advancing international humanitarian law and awareness of its principles among Arab states. This approach would help ensure the committee's success and align with its original goals.