The delegation met with Gia Nakache, secretary general of the human rights office of Greece’s Ministry of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights, and leaders of the Greek Parliament, such as Krakys, first deputy speaker of Greek Parliament, Starmuri, chairman of the Equality, Youth and Human Rights Commission, Douzinas, chairman of the Foreign and Defense Committee.

 

Huang gave an introduction of the rapid development of China’s human rights cause since the reform and opening up policy was adopted 40 years ago and especially since the 18th CPC National Congress was convened in 2012.

 

China has successfully found a path of human rights development suited to its national conditions. More than 700 million Chinese people have shaken off poverty and China’s going to make continuous efforts to develop human rights, said Huang.

 

Huang also introduced the CFHRD's role and efforts in promoting human rights and expressed China’s desire of more cooperation and exchanges with Greece.

 

The two sides shared their experience in protecting the rights of minority ethnic groups, women, minors, and the disabled and exchanged views on wars, conflicts and refugee crisis.

 

The Greek side spoke highly of China’s great achievements in developing human rights in recent years, and fully understood China’s view and status on human rights. They hope to build a platform for communication with the DFHRD, and deepen cooperation and exchanges on human rights with China to realize common development in the future.