(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)Faisal Al Tunaiji member of the Federal National Council (FNC) and Chairman of the Youth Parliamentarian Forum an affiliate of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) participated in the celebrations organised by the IPU in Geneva to observe the International Day for Democracy.
The event was also attended by youth parliamentarians representing world parliaments and a number of students. Al Tunaiji stressed the importance of youth and women participation in the parliament in line with the policies of the UAE leadership to boost democracy and participation in decision-making and development. He underlined that the UAE adopts an integrated approach to democracy so that development and economic progress as well as social and cultural aspects go alongside political empowerment. "The UAE occupies an advanced ranking internationally due to a combination of these factors" he added. Al Tunaiji stressed that the UAE attaches great importance to the role of youth in developing their capacities creativity and innovation to shoulder responsibilities and become active partners in the development process. - Wam
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