Kuwait- Parliamentary diplomacy key for resolving regional issues- S. Arabia's top legislator
Date
11/25/2015 7:33:25 AM
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RIYADH Nov 25 (KUNA) -- Chairman of Saudi Shura Council Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh emphasized on Wednesday importance of "parliamentary diplomacy" for resolving regional issues namely by backing political efforts at other levels for boosting security and stability in the Gulf.He was speaking in a speech addressed at the 9th regular meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Speakers of Shura House of Representatives and National Assemblies held here with participation of Speaker of Kuwait National Assembly Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanim.The region is witnessing various developments that require an active role at the level of parliamentary diplomacy he said alluding in particular to violations against the Holy Aqsa Mosque fight against legitimacy in Yemen conflicts in Syria and Iraq besides terrorist operations in many parts of the world he said.He expressed his appreciation for the efforts of GCC countries' leaders and their keenness on developing their countries besides defending causes of the nation. He also hailed role of GCC in enhancing cooperation and coordination in all fields as well as strengthening ties among the GCC peoples.This meeting aims to boost cooperation through legislative councils in the Gulf region to achieve aspirations of GCC leaders for prosperity and development security and stability of the regional countries he affirmed.Conferees are discussing legislative cooperation among the member states and the annual report of the Chairman of the periodical 8th meeting of GCC Speakers of Shura House of Representatives and National Assemblies that had been held in Doha Qatar.The participants are also tackling a summary presented by the GCC Secretariat General about joint GCC work and recommendations by GCC Parliamentary Coordination and Foreign Relations Committee held on November 5.The participating Kuwaiti delegation is headed by Parliament Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanim. It includes MPs Ahmad Suleiman Al-Gudaibi. Ahmad Al-Enezi besides the National Assembly's Secretary General Allam Ali Al-Kanderi. (pickup previous) yms.lb
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