Bahraini-Jordanian parliamentary talks held

Manama, Aug.28 (BNA): A joint parliamentary session was held this morning between Bahrain and Jordan at the Council of Representatives. The Jordanian parliamentary delegation, chaired by Jordan-Bahrain Fraternity chairman Mp. Qusai Ahmed Al-Damisi arrived on an official visit to the Kingdom. The visit affirms deep-rooted historic bilateral relations binding Bahrain and Jordan, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa and HM King Abdulla II ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan. MP Abdulrahman Boumajid, the session of talks was attended also by MPs Dr. Jameela Al-Sammak and Hamad Salim Al-Dosery. Boumajid stressed the importance of such meetings in exchanging expertise and highlighting ways of combating terrorism and extremism through legislations and concerted efforts. The Bahraini side shed light on the programmes and strategies of the general secretariat, focusing on the efforts exerted by the Council of Representatives to enhance parliamentary work in Bahrain. The Jordanian delegation hailed the reform project, led by HM the King, lauding Bahrain’s landmark development strides in all fields in the prosperous era. The delegation commended the efforts exerted by the Council of Representatives Speaker in Bahrain to develop legislative work and promote parliamentary diplomacy.