Advisory Council Participates in Inter-Parliamentary Union Meetings in Ecuador

Doha, March 19 (QNA) - HE the Deputy Speaker of the Advisory Council Issa bin Rabea al-Kuwari and his accompanying delegation left Doha on Tuesday morning for Ecuador to take part in the 128th Assembly and related meetings of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), due to be held in the capital Quito from March 22 to 27. Talks during the meetings will cover key several issues including the role of parliament in safeguarding civilians' lives, fair trade and innovative financing mechanisms for sustainable development, the use of media to enhance citizen engagement and democracy, as well as the election of the President and Vice-Presidents of the 128th Assembly and the amendments to the Statutes and Rules of the IPU. The Advisory Council delegation was seen off upon departure at Doha International Airport by a number of officials at the Council. (QNA)