A group of Senators on Monday met with a European Union (EU) delegation, as well as Switzerland Ambassador to Jordan, Emilija Georgieva. Talks covered several issues, including human rights. Senator Mustafa Hamarneh, head of the Senate’s Public Services Committee, said the Senate is always keen to hold meetings and gatherings that would strengthen bilateral relations between Jordan and all countries of the world by exchanging opinions and viewpoints on various issues, especially with regard to parliamentary relations, human rights and the right to live. He added that the Kingdom adopts modern laws that enable the judiciary to issue rulings in order to achieve security and stability in society and preserve the right to live and human rights. He added that correctional and rehabilitation centers in the Kingdom contribute to changing criminal behavior and reducing crime according to the correctional and rehabilitation programs that they provide to inmates. For her part, the Swiss envoy said that the right to live is the first basic right of human rights. She added that her country looks forward to working in partnership with countries around the world to preserve the right to live and human rights and to protect societies from crimes around the world. She lauded Jordan’s efforts, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah, in adopting comprehensive reforms at political, economic and administrative levels. She commended as “strong” the relations between Jordan and Switzerland, underlining the importance of enhance them in various fields to serve the common interests of the two countries.
Source: Jordan News Agency