Bahrain, Jordan to enhance parliamentary cooperation

Geneva, Oct. 21 (BNA): Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, met with Faisal Al Fayez, Chairman of the Jordanian Holidays Council, on the sidelines of the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Bassam Ismail Al Binmohammed, member of the Shura Council, MP Hassan Ibrahim Hassan, MP Maryam Saleh Al Dhaen, Ambassador Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Mohamed Ibrahim Al Sisi Al Buainain, Secretary General of the Council of Representatives, and Kareema Mohammed Al Abbasi, Secretary-General of the Shura Council.

Speaker Al Musallam underscored the continued efforts to enhance parliamentary cooperation, and consolidate the longstanding relations between Bahrain and Jordan. He expressed pride in the successes achieved between the two countries, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

He noted that the expanding cooperation between the two kingdoms reflects their shared commitment to progress that serves both nations and their peoples. He also commended the efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Crown Prince of Jordan, for supporting joint programmes.

Al Musallam commended the continued meetings and exchange of experiences and means of supporting Arab parliamentary visions both regional and international.

On his part, Al Fayez expressed appreciation for Bahrain’s active role in promoting peace and development, highlighting the longstanding relations and shared commitment to regional stability.