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Speaker highlights continued advancement of GCC parliamentary cooperation

Geneva, Oct. 18 (BNA): Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Parliamentary Division, took part in a joint coordination meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland, with Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Sheikh, Speaker of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Dr. Ali Al Nuaimi, member of the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates, on the sidelines of the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Assembly.He expressed pride in the achievements of joint Gulf action, supported by the guidance and backing of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC states.


 

During the meeting, the Speaker emphasised the ongoing efforts to deepen parliamentary cooperation among the parliaments and legislative councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and to further consolidate the deep-rooted historical relations among the member states.

He expressed pride in the achievements of joint Gulf action, supported by the guidance and backing of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC states.


 

The Speaker commended the collective efforts and fruitful initiatives undertaken by GCC parliaments and legislative councils to unify visions and positions, particularly in regional and international parliamentary forums. He noted that such cooperation reflects the depth and strength of Gulf relations and represents a distinctive model of coordination that supports the GCC’s developmental achievements and successes.


 

The participants discussed a range of topics to be addressed during the 151st IPU General Assembly, including the general theme “Upholding humanitarian norms and supporting humanitarian action in times of crisis,” as well as proposals submitted for inclusion under the emergency item.

They also reviewed vacant positions within the IPU’s standing committees, emphasising their commitment to supporting GCC and Arab parliamentary representatives seeking membership in the union’s committees.

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