The eighth conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments opened in Cairo on Saturday. Saudi Arabia was represented by a delegation led by Speaker of the Shura Council and President of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh. The conference also brought together speakers of Arab councils and parliaments, heads of delegations, and Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed Al-Yamahi.
The conference is organized by the Arab Parliament in cooperation with the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union.
In his opening address, the Saudi Shura Council speaker said the Kingdom assumed the presidency of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union during its 39th conference. He noted that the conference was held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He stressed that Saudi Arabia’s presidency of the union is a responsibility the Kingdom holds with pride. He said it reflects the confidence placed in the Kingdom and the collective commitment to advancing the union’s work. He added that these efforts aim to meet the aspirations of the Arab and Islamic peoples for security, stability, development, and prosperity.
He welcomed the speakers of Arab councils and parliaments and the Arab Parliament speaker. He said the conference reflects the strong ties among Arab parliamentary institutions and their shared commitment to strengthening joint parliamentary action.
He also noted that the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Arab Parliament have long served as platforms for dialogue, coordination, and the exchange of expertise and perspectives among Arab parliaments.
He said this underscores the shared responsibility to continue working in a spirit of solidarity and cooperation. He added that stronger parliamentary coordination will serve the interests of Arab peoples and keep pace with their aspirations.
Concluding his remarks, he expressed his appreciation to the Arab Parliament speaker and all those involved in organizing the conference. He wished the conference every success and expressed hope that its outcomes would strengthen Arab parliamentary cooperation and reinforce the course of joint Arab action.
Source: Riyadh Daily