Manama: Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, emphasised that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, places support for joint Arab action among its top priorities across various fields and tracks. Al Musallam highlighted the importance of cooperation and enhancing Arab coordination across all sectors in a manner that serves the interests of Arab countries and peoples, while strengthening the role of Arab councils and parliaments in achieving shared aspirations and objectives.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the remarks were made in a cable of congratulations sent by the Speaker to Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al Sheikh, Chairman of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and President of the Arab Parliamentary Union (APU), on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of the union. Al Musallam expressed appreciation for the efforts of the APU President and his endeavours to strengthen cooperation and coordination among Arab parliaments and parliamentarians, advance joint parliamentary action, and enhance Arab parliamentary coordination across various fields.
He also underscored the Council of Representatives' commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with the APU at the level of members and the General Secretariat, advancing partnership and constructive coordination, and promoting unified positions on Arab issues in a manner that reflects the depth of fraternal ties and relations among Arab countries.