Representatives delegation meets Bahrain All-Party Parliamentary Group in London
London, June 5 (BNA): Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, met with the Bahrain All-Party Parliamentary Group at the UK Parliament in London, as part of the official visit by the Council of Representatives delegation to the United Kingdom, at the invitation of Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons.
Al Musallam said that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s legislative authority is guided by the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and is committed to advancing parliamentary diplomacy and active partnerships with other countries. He said that this focus on diplomacy and partnerships helps promote dialogue and enables parliament to play a key role in supporting cooperation with other nations.
The Speaker emphasised that parliamentary cooperation between Bahrain and the UK is based on close, longstanding ties and goes beyond the exchange of expertise. He said it serves as a platform for developing shared visions for stability and sustainable development, and for using constructive dialogue to enhance cooperation and address common challenges.
He commended the role of the Bahrain All-Party Parliamentary Group in building strong mutual understanding, expanding parliamentary partnership, bringing views closer on shared issues, coordinating positions internationally, and supporting agreements between Bahrain and the UK for the benefit of both countries.
On his part, Afzal Khan, Chair of the Bahrain All-Party Parliamentary Group, said the historical and strategic ties between the two kingdoms provide the framework for advancing democratic values and enhancing legislative cooperation. He underlined the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in achieving mutual integration.
Khan also commended the efforts of His Majesty the King in promoting tolerance and peace, and welcomed his call for an international peace conference in the Middle East. He emphasised that Bahrain continues to play an active role in supporting global stability and security.
