Bahrain participates in APA economic committee

Manama, Sep. 13 (BNA): A delegation from Bahrain’s Parliamentary Division is taking part in the meeting of the Economic and Sustainable Development Committee of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain from September 14 to 16, with the participation of around 70 members representing 15 countries.

The meetings provide a platform for addressing key issues affecting the continent’s future, including economic development, climate change, and social challenges. They also enhance Asian parliamentary partnerships, support coordination, and highlight Bahrain’s democratic achievements and active legislative role.

The session, chaired by MP Ahmed Sabah Al Salloom, Chairman of the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee in the Council of Representatives and APA Vice President, will review seven draft resolutions on establishing an Asian energy market, environmental issues, sustaining economic growth efforts, supporting implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, water and sanitation in Asian countries, the climate finance initiative, and electing members of the APA Bureau.

Bahrain’s delegation includes MP Ahmed Sabah Al Salloom; MP Bader Saleh Al Tamimi; MP Abdulhakeem Mohammed Al Shino; Dr. Jameela Mohammed Redha Al Salman, Chairwoman of the Services Committee in the Shura Council, Dr. Abdulaziz Hassan Abel, Shura Council member; and Dr. Hani Ali Al Saati, Shura Council member.