French Ambassador praises Cambodian Human Rights Committee for its achievements in human rights work
French Ambassador praises Cambodian Human Rights Committee for its achievements in human rights work
Ambassador Jacques Pellet of France has praised praised the Cambodian Human Rights Committee for its achievements in its past human rights work, with many achievements.
This assessment by the French Ambassador was made during the first meeting between Keo Remy, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee on the afternoon of January 21, 2021, with the participation of Ms Minh Ditang, Head of the Southeast Asia Division of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Hugo Warren, First Secretary of the French Embassy, at the headquarters of the Cambodian Human Rights Commission.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the following important agendas:
- First, human rights issues
- The work mission of the Human Rights Committee;
- The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC).
Ambassador Pele said that human rights work is a cross-sectoral effort and not an easy job as it requires a lot of attention.
The Ambassador hopes to further deepen and improve relations between the two countries, especially the cooperation between Cambodia and France in the field of human rights.
Keo Remy informed the French Embassy’s delegation about the excellent progress of the human rights situation in Cambodia through the efforts of the Royal Government to promote human rights, especially during the outbreak of Covid-19.
Remy also briefed on the mission and achievements of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee in writing the National Report on Human Rights, Investigating the Mechanisms for Receiving and Resolving Complaints Concerning Human Rights Violations and providing legal assistance free of charge.
Regarding the work of the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, he reported on the five major achievements and successes of this hybrid tribunal: First, it has become a model international court that some countries are learning from, including Bangladesh, Kenya, Senegal, Sri Lanka and Central Africa: The International Court of Justice has the lowest budget (over $20 million per year compared to other international courts, which spend $100 million per year); Allow the largest number of civil party hearings, fourth: leave a legacy for the establishment of a judicial administration of the judiciary at all levels in Cambodia, and fifth: the judicial process demonstrates ownership of the work and leadership of Cambodia, which brings about the unification and reconciliation of the nation and national sovereignty.
