Amman, Oct. 13 (Petra) – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Fuad Majali
said on Tuesday that Jordan’s election to the UN Human Rights Council
showcases global appreciation for the Kingdom’s leadership under His
Majesty King Abdullah II in protecting and promoting human rights.

Jordan secured 171 votes in a secret ballot during the 81st session
of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Majali said that Jordan will leverage its upcoming tenure to
collaborate with member states in boosting the international human
rights system, upholding the rule of law, and safeguarding the rights
of women, children, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable
populations.

He added that the seat will provide a “vital platform” to advocate
for the rights of the Palestinian people, chief among them the right
to self-determination and an independent state along the June 4, 1967
lines with East Jerusalem as its capital, while addressing continuous
international law violations.

Expressing gratitude to the countries that supported Jordan’s
candidacy, Majali noted that the outcome displays the Kingdom’s
standing in multilateral diplomacy and its commitment to dialogue and
global cooperation. He congratulated other nations elected to the
council.

Headquartered in Geneva, the 47-member Human Rights Council was
established by the General Assembly in 2006 to promote and protect
human rights worldwide, address violations, and issue actionable
recommendations.

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