The Shura Council recently participated in the first plenary meeting of the fourth legislative term of the Arab Parliament in Cairo. Members of the Council discussed various Arab issues, including the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. The session adopted a resolution affirming the Palestinian people’s right to establish an independent state with its capital in East Jerusalem. The resolution also condemned Israeli violations against the Palestinians and called for continuous Arab support to protect their rights.
During the procedural session, HE Hamad bin Abdullah Al Mulla was elected as Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Political and National Security Committee of the Arab Parliament, while HE Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi was elected as President. The Shura Council delegation also participated in meetings of the permanent committees of the Arab Parliament, discussing important topics related to social, economic, legal, and security issues in the Arab world.
The Social, Educational, Cultural, Women and Youth Affairs Committee focused on promoting social and cultural values, education, and women’s and youth rights. The Economic and Financial Committee addressed economic challenges facing Arab countries, such as inflation and unemployment, and discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation and support sustainable development initiatives. The Legislative, Legal and Human Rights Affairs Committee discussed human rights issues in the Arab world and adopted a report on legislation to protect rights and freedoms.
The Foreign, Political and National Security Affairs Committee addressed security issues in the Arab region, including foreign interventions and regional political crises. The committee called for Arab-international cooperation to enhance stability and national security. Overall, the participation of the Shura Council delegation in the Arab Parliament’s meetings highlights the importance of joint Arab action and cooperation in addressing key issues affecting the region.
