Bahraini Parliamentary Delegation participates in ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Caucus

Phnom Penh, July 16 (BNA): The Bahraini parliamentary delegation participated in two sessions of the 16th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Caucus, currently held in Cambodia under the theme "Peace Through Dialogue: The Parliamentary Path Forward."

In a session on addressing modern risks through parliamentary cooperation, MP Waleed Jaber Al Doseri emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to climate action under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He outlined the Kingdom’s policies on climate legislation, renewable energy, and emissions reduction, as part of broader efforts to meet sustainable development goals.

Al Doseri underscored that complex modern challenges, such as climate change, supply chain disruptions, and rapid technological shifts, require joint parliamentary action and policy exchange. He also highlighted Bahrain’s efforts to build resilient economic systems and support digital legislation, data protection, and cybersecurity.

He called for deeper parliamentary cooperation within ASEAN to align national strategies, address food and digital security, and jointly tackle climate change.

Separately, Shura Council Member Talal Al Mannai addressed the session on promoting parliamentary contributions to regional and global peace. He affirmed Bahrain’s firm support for peace and coexistence, commending the Kingdom’s role as a diplomatic platform for dialogue under the leadership of His Majesty the King and the continued efforts of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Al Mannai encouraged a comprehensive international peace conference in the Middle East to foster long-term understanding and development. He reiterated that parliaments play a vital role in protecting rights, promoting cooperation, and building sustainable peace through legislative tools and shared dialogue.

He concluded by emphasising Bahrain’s ongoing commitment to initiatives that support global peace, justice, and inter-parliamentary cooperation.